We're on the hunt for the best young musicians to battle it out head-to-head!

Five (5) musical acts will be selected to compete in the 2024 'GRYFest' (Georges River Youth Festival) Battle of the Beats competition. The event will be held at 3Bridges YouthZone, Penshurst Park on Friday 12 April 2024.

• First place - prize to the value of $2,500.00
• Second place - prize to the value of $1,500.00
• Third place - prize to the value of $500.00
• Fourth place - prize to the value of $250.00
• Fifth place - prize to the value of $150.00

Some more information about the competition is below:

• All musical genres welcome!
• Average age of each act to be under 25.
• Musical acts will be chosen to compete based on their artistic ability. A cross-organisational panel will review all applications and select five (5) acts to compete.
• This competition is for amateur musicians only. Musicians signed by any record company (including independent record labels) are not eligible to compete.
• Final prizes during the competition will be awarded by three (3) community judges.

Georges River Council will provide professional sound and lighting for all competing musicians. Please fill out and submit the application form below to be considered.

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