14 - 17yo singer songwriter showcase

Calling all 14-17 year old original singer songwriter guitarists

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fRETfEST at QPAC is a unique learning and performance opportunity specifically designed for 14-17 year old singer songwriter guitarists at the early stages of their careers.

Over a series of 8 weeks, fRETfEST participants will hear from industry professionals in the areas of intellectual property rights, marketing and promotion, the digital landscape, stage craft, the local and national music industries and heaps more!

Participants will perform live at QPAC’s free music program on the Melbourne Street Green and selected participants from each age group will perform at the showcase Concert on the Playhouse stage at QPAC in September.  Participants may also be invited to play the fRETfEST circuit in gigs around S.E.Queensland.

Conditions Open to ages 14-17 (as at July 10, 2010) Songs must be 100% original, written solely by the entrant, and rated G You will need an acoustic steel string guitar (and tuner) ready to plug and play Parental permission required Entry fee $30 INDUSTRY PRESENTATIONS + SHOWCASE SESSIONS SATURDAY 10 JULY TO SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 1pm-5pm MELBOURNE STREET GREEN, QPAC SHOWCASE CONCERT Sunday 14th November, 2pm, PLAYHOUSE
Saturday 10 July, 1pm             Launch
Saturday 17 July                     17yos Industry presentations
Saturday 24 July                     17yos Showcase
Saturday 31 July                     16yos Industry presentations
Saturday 7 August                   16yos Showcase
Saturday 14 August                 15yos Industry presentations
Saturday 21 August                 15yos Showcase
Saturday 28 August                 14yos Industry presentations
Saturday 4 September             14yos Showcase

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