BRITT PARTNERS WITH SOUTH STAGE CELLARS ON “RISING STARS” COMPETITION
Applications now being accepted for second annual competition
Jacksonville, OR — Britt announces a new partnering with South Stage Cellars in Jacksonville, Oregon on the second annual Rising Stars competition, in which local musicians compete and the public votes on their favorite. Applications for the contest are now being accepted.
The Rising Stars competition is open to solo, duo or trio acts in jazz, folk, classical, blues, country, rhythm & blues, bluegrass, flamenco, soft rock, a capella, contemporary or original music. From those who apply, musicians will be selected to perform at South Stage Cellars’ Jacksonville tasting room at weekend performances, beginning March 9. Admission is free, and in the initial rounds, the public can vote for their favorite performer for $2 per vote. All voting proceeds will be donated to La Clinica. The final rounds will take place April 26 and 27, on the Britt stage, with the winner chosen by a combination of public voting and a panel of judges.
“I had the pleasure of attending the final weekend of the Rising Stars competition last year and walked away a fan,” says Britt Executive Director Donna Briggs. “This partnership is a great way for Britt Festivals to support regional artists and the local economy. We are pleased that South Stage Cellars is investing in the arts in such a meaningful way.”
The Rising Stars 2013 winner will receive a monetary prize, and an opportunity to perform on the Britt stage as an opening act in the
2013 season (pending artist approval). The competition began last year and included 32 performances over an eight-week period. In 2012, the Rising Stars competition raised $7000 for charity.
South Stage Cellars’ Director of Marketing and Events Porscha Schiller says, “The heartbeat of this event is the local musicians performing for the audiences who support local non-profits. I see this as the perfect marriage between musicians and the community. I am very proud to be part of this relationship.”
Artists interested in applying to Rising Stars 2013 can start their application by sending a music link and photo to Porscha Schiller at porscha111@gmail.com or by messaging South Stage Cellars on Facebook.
Application forms can be picked up at South Stage Cellars’ tasting room in Jacksonville. There is no entry fee.
About South Stage Cellars:
Situated in a beautiful 1865 building in the heart of historic Jacksonville, South Stage Cellars is Oregon’s only vineyard-based wine garden & tasting room. South Stage Cellars showcases world-class Cabernets, Pinots, and Syrahs, as well an intriguing array of fine white blends — all made exclusively from their Quail Run Vineyards fruit, handcrafted by Oregon winemakers.
About La Clinica
La Clinica was founded in 1988 to serve the primary and preventive health care needs of the migrant and seasonal farm workers in Jackson County. In 2001, in response to an increasing need for affordable primary health, La Clinica expanded its scope to serve every member of the community. All services are offered regardless of a patient’s ability to pay, and on a sliding-scale basis for the uninsured and low income. La Clinica provides primary and preventive medical and dental care, behavioral health services, maternal-child health services, laboratory services, chronic disease management, social services, outreach services, prescription assistance, low-cost medication, referral case management, transportation and translation assistance and Oregon Health Plan application assistance. It also provides specialty care in nutrition, ophthalmology, and pain.
Britt Festivals invites audiences and artists to celebrate the joy of live performance, the power of community and the magic of the Britt Experience. Through ongoing education and audience development programs, Britt connects audiences to the inspirational power of classical music, and helps new generations of listeners discover the wonder of music and performance. In addition to presenting concerts, Britt Festivals maintains an education program through the Britt Institute. Established in 1985, the Britt Institute hosts a variety of programs including summer camps, workshops, elementary school activities, lectures and “meet the artist” opportunities.