The SweetWater Music Festival is launching a new concert experience to highlight young up-and-coming musicians (between 14 and 30) from Grey Bruce and beyond. The Next Wave Showcase on June 3 at Georgian Shores in Owen Sound will feature aspiring, emerging instrumentalists and vocalists. SweetWater is looking for performers. Deadline to apply is May 11.

Those applying can do so as solo performers, instrumental ensemble, or as a performance group (instrumentalists and vocalists). All performers must be Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 9 level or a similar equivalent.

To apply, performers must complete a registration (found on the SweetWater web site) and submit a one-page letter of recommendation. In addition, a video clip of the applicant performing must be submitted. Artistic Director Mark Fewer will make the final selection of musicians to perform.

For more information about SweetWater's Next Wave Showcase or how to become a performer, go to www.sweetwatermusicfestival.ca, contact Jackie Mersich at 519-379-8762 or email [email protected].

source: media release, SweetWater Music Festival