Under 30s Open Mic Returns To Griffith Regional Theatre

Entries are open for the next Grass Roots Under 30s Open Mic competition to be held at Griffith Regional Theatre on Sunday, July 30.

As usual, the competition aimed at discovering and promoting the exceptional talent of local young musicians is open to individuals and groups under the age of 30 years.

Each contestant will have 10 to 15 minutes, enough for two or three songs, to display their on-stage presence.

All music genres and styles, including solo artists, bands, producers and DJs are welcome as are performances of cover songs or original compositions.

Griffith Regional Theatre Manager, Marg Andreazza said Grass Roots would be held in the theatre’s auditorium to give the performers an idea of what it was like to perform in a professional setting.

“We want young emerging artists to have opportunities that help them start off in the industry, show off their skills to the community and hopefully lead them to bigger and better things,” Ms Andreazza said.

The competition, now in its fourth year, will be judged by Grass Roots founder and local musician Ben Ceccato, along with the directors of A Day in the Orchard (ADITO) music festival, Luke Piccolo and Bonnie Owen, who have been judging the event since its beginning in 2019.

This year, the competition will also welcome Ken Dachi from Halisi Music to the judging panel.

The Grass Roots Under 30s Open Mic has three prizes up for grabs.

• Best Original Song - the recipient of this award will have the unique opportunity to engage in one-on-one mentoring session with a seasoned musician, songwriter, or producer. Thanks to the generous support of SongMakers APRA AMCOS, the mentoring session may be conducted virtually via Zoom.
• ADITO Award - the winner of this award will perform a set at A Day in the Orchard music festival on Saturday, October 7 and receive a $500 payment for their performance.
• Judges’ Choice Award - a cash prize of $250 will be awarded to the act that impresses the panel of judges with their exceptional talent and stage presence.

In addition to these exciting prizes, all Grass Roots performers will receive a complimentary ticket to attend the A Day in the Orchard music festival, allowing them to witness other incredible performances and immerse themselves in a day of musical celebration.

Talented young musicians from across the region are invited to participate in the Grass Roots Under 30s Open Mic competition.

Whether driven by the desire to compete for prizes or simply for the sheer pleasure of music, this event promises to be a memorable experience for all participants.

Entries close on Monday, July 24.

You can find entry forms on the theatre’s website.

Contact the theatre for more information about the competition contact the theatre.

For those not competing, get behind our local young talent and take a seat in the audience for just $10 per ticket.

Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office, by calling 6962 8444 or visiting the website at www.griffithregionaltheatre.com.au.

Grass Roots is presented by Griffith Regional Theatre, supported by Piccolo Family Farm through A Day in the Orchard Music Festival and SongMakers.

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