Youth

2013 Youth Showcase

The Barrie Folk Society presents their eighth annual Youth Songwriting Showcase. Do you like to write and perform original music? Are you under the age of 21? Then check out our Youth Song Competition.

Submissions can be sent electronically to Jennifer or mailed to Jennifer Ives, 17 Maria Street, Elmvale, L0L 1P0 by Sept. 1, 2013. E-mail Jennifer for further information about the competition

Rules and Criteria

• Must be between 13 and 21 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2012
• Must be a Canadian citizen
• Cannot be a previous first place winner of competition
• All submitted material must be original and performed by the entrant(s);each entry may consist of more than one person as long as each participant meets the criteria above
• Cannot be a previously submitted song
• One song per entry
• Submissions must be received in MP3 format and include a hard copy of the lyrics, accompanied by an e-mail address; if mailing submission, CDs are allowed
• The finalist must be prepared to perform two songs in the Showcase
• First prize includes $500 from the Barrie Folk Society
• Runners-up will receive a cash prize from Stellula Music in the School