Nanga Youth Scholarships - entry applications now open!
The annual Nanga youth scholarships are aimed at people aged between 14-25 who write their own music and are looking for a place to showcase their work. The applicants should be novice performers – for example, people who have played mainly at home or to friends or have done some busking. If you are already performing regular gigs, then our Short and Sweet performance option would be more appropriate.
WHAT THE FESTIVAL PROVIDES
Mentorship from a Nanga Music Festival artist.
Free weekend ticket and accommodation at the festival.
Opportunities to perform as a solo artist and in collaboration with your mentor artist at the 2022 Nanga Music Festival.
PLUS:
For over 18s - catered meals.
For under 18s - self-catering with free ticket for a guardian (or you can purchase your own catered meals online.)
HOW TO APPLY
Applications close strictly 5pm on Monday 20 July 2022 to youth@nangamusic.org.au
200-word bio, which should cover off a description of yourself, your musical interests and influences, your performance experience (if any), and why you would like to get the scholarship .
You should also attach recordings of two of your original songs in .mp3 format to the email, or provide links to where they can be heard online (e.g. SoundCloud, YouTube, etc.). The recording quality will not influence the strength of your application, so recordings with iPhones, personal recorders, etc., are welcome.
OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD DO
Please keep the weekend of 7-9 October 2022 free so that if you’re successful you can attend the festival.
If you are under 18, be sure to have a parent/guardian available to accompany you.
And, be prepared perform up to three original songs at the festival.