The stage is set for budding musicians to perform at a Bordon theatre in a county first.
The Phoenix Theatre and Arts Centre will play host to some of Hampshire’s finest young musicians this spring as it’s holding the county’s first ever youth music festival.
The Rising Music Festival will be a two-day celebration of youth music over the weekend of June 21.
The Station Road venue and the BackBeat Collective have joined forces to give up-and-coming musicians and performers under 24 a chance to showcase their skills during a “spectacular weekend of entertainment”.
But with the date and venue confirmed, organisers have called for a helping hand.
“We need help to put this festival on the map,” said a spokesperson for the Phoenix.
“Whether you’re a musician, a wannabe comedian, presenter in the making, videographer, photographer or fancy getting involved behind the scenes, we need your help.”
The “innovative” festival isn’t just for musically minded teens and early 20-somethings as it will include mini musician workshops for toddlers and pre-schoolers.
There will also be interactive sessions for older kids and performances which span all genres from classical, rock and pop to funk and musical theatre.
A Battle of the Bands competition for under 24s has also begun with a headline slot at the festival being the top prize. The first heat took place on Sunday, March 2, with the next two taking place on April 27 and June 1.
Organisers have also launched a competition to design a festival logo, while a series of free workshops aimed at young people who are interested in a career in the arts is part of the programme.
Visit www.risingmusicfestival.co.uk for more information and tickets, anyone who would like to help our should email [email protected]