Old Settler's Music Festival : OSMF Youth Talent Competition

OSMF Youth Talent Competition

Emily Elbert is the winner of the OSMF 2007 Youth Talent Competition.

Emily is a third-generation musician who studied piano for seven years, then fell in love with guitar in 8th grade. She sings and plays in an original style that draws from her varied background from classical to jazz and Renaissance to reggae. The 18-year old singer/songwriter is from Coppell, Texas and is the winner of numerous awards, including being selected for the 2007 Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensemble.

“Performing at Old Settlers was an amazing experience,” Emily says. “Meeting the other kids in the competition was cool, and the support from Old Settler’s festival-goers was dazzling. I really look forward to coming back.”

Visit Emily’s Artist page for more information.

Overview

The purpose of the Youth Talent Competition is to encourage a new generation of Americana roots musicians by offering performance opportunities and exposure at the festival.

Guidelines

Who is eligible. Musicians 18 years old and younger. Bands or vocal groups (maximum of five members per group) and solo acts are eligible.

What to Bring. A maximum performance set of 15 minutes. Songs should be in the Americana roots music tradition — bluegrass, country, blues, gospel or traditional. Only acoustic instruments are permitted — no amplifiers, electronics or drum sets.

Competition will take place on the Old Settler’s iZon! Stage.

Entry Information

Please click “contact us” at the bottom of the page and send the following information.

Performer / Band / Group Name (if applicable).
Parent or Guardian: Name / Email Address / Phone Number
For each contestant: name / age / instrument (or vocalist if applicable).
Brief (75 words or less) biography to be used in introduction.
Names of the songs to be performed.

Entry Fee. Free to enter, there is no contestant fee. Each participant must be accompanied by a paying adult. All guidelines are subject to change without prior notice.

Entry Limit. The number of contestants will be limited to 12 (a band or vocal group is considered one contestant). Entries will no longer be accepted after the first 12 qualified applicants and 3 alternates have been selected.

Prizes

A team of professional artists will select three winners — judges’ decisions are final:

First Place: $200, 45-minute showcase spot on the following year’s festival, 30-minute show on the Threadgill’s Bluebonnet Stage Saturday evening, professional feedback on contest performance and special mention from the Hill Country stage.

Second Place: $100, professional feedback on contest performance and special mention from the Hill Country Stage.

Third Place: $50, professional feedback on contest performance and special mention from the Hill Country Stage.

Each contestant receives an Old Settler’s Music Festival Youth Competition certificate of appreciation.

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