Gretton charity searching for region's best young performing artists

A Gretton-based charity has launched a challenge in a bid to find the region's best young musical talent.

Travers Rising Stars is a free-to-enter competition for any bands, singing groups or solo artists between the ages of 13 and 30 who live or study in Northamptonshire, Leicestershire or Rutland.

The winner’s package includes recording studio time and a chance to perform live on stage at Glastonblaby, the annual festival which backs charities including the contest organisers, The Travers Foundation.

The volunteer-run charity has already given financial support to local 13 to 30-year-olds in the region to help them realise their dreams in sport, music and the arts.

And with an excellent track record in backing young athletes, who between them boast a haul of medals, the charity wants to reach out to help more young men and women who need support to find opportunities in the music industries.

Kieran Forsey from The Travers Foundation said: “Live events have been hard hit, so we thought it would be an amazing opportunity to launch Travers Rising Stars, giving a new young band or artist the chance to secure a slot at a local festival when, hopefully, things are back to normal.

“Auditions will be in the form of an unedited video no longer than ten minutes which will be reviewed by the judging panel and the best will go forward to a live final in Leicester.

"The winners will be invited to perform on stage at Glastonblaby 2021 as well as taking a way a host of other prizes, including valuable studio time.”

Those keen to make their break in the local music scene can register their interest and submit their video now at www.traversrisingstars.com to secure a place.

The closing date is May 31, 2021.