NEW DATES. ArtsConnect – new partnership between Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend Councils are getting together to run the ‘Original Singer Songwriter Competition’ across the region.  
We are looking for talented young people to enter the competition with opportunities to record and perform your songs at major local events in each area.

If you want to enter please fill out the application form and submit it by 8th October 2012 via email to: arts@merthyr.gov.uk (Merthyr Tydfil County Borough ONLY. For those outside Merthyr Tydfil County Borough; please see the poster for your relevant arts officer).

Competition criteria:

• Entrants must live in the regions of RCT, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil or Vale of Glamorgan
• Be aged between 14 – 25 years old
• Must be able to write and perform at least two original songs
• Must be available to attend audition and competition dates
• Applications are open to singer songwriters consisting of no more than two people.
• This can be a solo artist or duo, and applicants can utilise music technology, an instrument or accompanying musician to support their songs.
• This project is profiling singer songwriters rather than bands or groups consisting of more than two people.

Application deadline is Thursday, 18th October 2012

Competition auditions will take place on:
• Saturday, 27th October 2012: 10am – 5pm. The Factory, Porth.

Competition event on:
• Tuesday, 30th October 2012: 7pm – 10.30pm. Main Auditorium. Muni Arts Centre, Pontypridd.