BRATTLEBORO — Youth musicians and bands are invited to register for the first-ever Brattleboro Youth Rock Festival (BrattRock). Participation is open to solo performers or bands with all members under 20 years of age.
The festival will be held Oct. 1, and will feature hands-on music workshops and clinics for youth, offered by local adult music professionals. The main event will be a concert with performances by youth musicians and bands from Southern Vermont and the surrounding region.
This event at 118 Elliot Street will be open to the public. Proceeds will benefit Youth Services of Brattleboro.
Online registration is open at www.brattrock.org. Those interested in participating must complete the registration form, which includes submitting a link to a short YouTube video of their music, by June 30. Interested youth musicians of all levels are encouraged to get in touch via the website or by emailing organizer Jaimie Scanlon at brattrock2016@gmail.com.
“It's definitely not limited just to advanced players,” said BrattRock co-founder Jaimie Scanlon. “We can help with connecting kids if they want to explore playing with others or form bands, as well as hook them up with local music educators who can coach them and help them gain confidence to perform. The goal is to bring musical kids together so they can network and develop their skills, and then give them a chance to perform together in a non-competitive, non-threatening atmosphere. We're really hoping this will be an ongoing annual thing."