The highly anticipated Emerging Artist Stage is back for the 2025 Festival of Sails, providing local performers with the opportunity to showcase their talent and compete for incredible prizes. This year, the competition expands to two days with the addition of the “We Are the Youth!” Series for aspiring artists aged 12-17, alongside the original Emerging Artists Series, open to all ages.
Saturday, January 25 will feature the Emerging Artists Series, while Sunday, January 26 will host the We Are the Youth! Series, both taking place at the vibrant Tipi on the Bay at Fairne Park. Between 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM each day, 8-10 performers will take the stage to deliver 20-minute sets, offering a perfect soundtrack to the festival’s bustling atmosphere.
Prizes include $500 cash for the winner, features in Forte Magazine, airtime on K rock 95.5, and a performance spot on the Festival of Sails main stage in 2026. Two runners-up will receive $250 each, along with editorial mentions. The overall winner will also be invited to perform on the main stage at next year’s Festival of Sails.
This year marks an exciting milestone with K rock co-presenting the competition alongside Forte, bringing even more exposure and a bigger prize pool for the talented performers. Applications are now open! Entries close on January 15, 2025, so don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exciting event.
Key Dates:
- Saturday, January 25, 2025: Emerging Artists Series
- Sunday, January 26, 2025: We Are the Youth! Series
To register or for more information, visit festivalofsails.com.au.
