The 2006 Ocean Springs Music Fest will present a talent showcase on Friday, August 4th at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center.  This showcase, sponsored by the Dance Revolution Studio of Performing Arts, will provide an opportunity for aspiring artists to share their musical talents with their community, and to help them further their talents through adjudication/critiquing by well-qualified judges.   

The Festival

The 2006 Ocean Springs Music Festival will be held on Friday, August 4, 2006 at the Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center and on Saturday, August 5 at Marshall Park.

On Friday night, the 4th, there will be a talent competition for young musicians The Mary C. theatre, followed by a performance by a talented group of young girls called 4 Part Angel.

On Saturday, the 5th, bands will play on two stages at Marshall Park in downtown Ocean Springs from 11a.m. until dark. Each band will play a one-hour set on the main stage followed immediately by 30-minute acoustic set on the second stage.

For more information, visit festival.oceanspringsmusic.com.  Tickets for the Friday event are $5.00 per person.  The Saturday event is free, but donations are appreciated..
 
Entry

• All entries/performances must be suitable for general audiences.
• An entry fee of $10 is required for all entries and includes two tickets for the performance on Friday, August 4.
• Multiple entries are allowed, however, applicants (if chosen in more than one category) may only be allowed to perform in one act on Friday, August 4th.
• Entries are restricted to individuals ages 25 and under.
• All entries require Audition, preferably through video or audio tapes/CDs/DVDs.  A live audition (time reservation required) will also be held (tentatively on July 22) for those unable to provide video or audio submittals (location/time to be announced).
• Entry forms may be picked up at the Mary C. and must be submitted, along with the entry fee, to the Offices of the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center by 5:00 p.m. on July 21. 
• Selected performers will be notified by phone no later than July 24.
• Categories include:  Song Writers, Vocalists, Musicians, and Bands.
• The Audition Committee will evaluate all entries and select finalists for this showcase.  The Committee’s selections are final.
• Finalists will perform on stage at the Mary C. on Friday August 4.
• There is a mandatory rehearsal on August 2nd for all selected finalists.
• Final Category Placement to be determined by the Audition Committee.

Competition

• All performances will be critiqued/adjudicated by a panel of judges.
• Performers will be judged on Clarity of Sound, Technique, Audience appeal, Personality, and Other (choreography, style, originality …)
• A nominal Cash Prize will be awarded to the top score in each category.
• Limit one act per person.

Singers: Any act of a solo, duet, trio, small ensemble of vocalists utilizing an accompaniment track (provided by entrant on CD) or a cappella.  Emphasis on vocal techniques and abilities.
Musicians: Any act of a solo, duet, trio, small ensemble of instrumentalists.  No vocals. Emphasis on instrumentalists techniques and abilities.
Bands: Any Act of vocalist(s) accompanied by musician(s).  Emphasis on the harmony of all Vocals/Instruments involved.
 

For further information contact Cindy or Adam Cheek, Event Directors, at www.DanceRevolutionOS.com or 228-257-1309.

Download an entry form (pdf file) here.