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Write a song inspired by “Bluegrass at the Beach” and compete for a chance to perform at the 2027 Outer Banks Bluegrass Festival!

 

GRAND PRIZE INCLUDES:

 

• A performance spot on Thursday, September 23, 2027

• 5 hotel rooms for 4 nights

• 10 full 4-day festival passes

• Cash prize of $10,000 following the band’s                   performance

 

HOW TO ENTER:

• Must be a 3-piece band minimum

• Open to everyone from beginners to Grammy winners

• Bands already booked for the 2027 festival are not       eligible

• Submit a video performance of your                             original song by November 1st

 

ONLINE VOTING: All videos will be displayed on the festival website and voting will begin November 5th and run through January 19th. Bands

 

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT: The winning band will be announced live during our Bluegrass Island Nights Concert Series on January 22nd featuring Rhonda Vincent and streamed on our Facebook page!

Get creative, bring the bluegrass spirit to the beach, and show us what you’ve got!

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Submit videos to OBXBluegrassFestival@gmail.com