We are looking for Northern Ireland’s best under 25 guitarist who can interpret a cover in their own style and go on to compose an original compostion.

The winner will receive

* £500 Cash

* Mentor Sessions

** All finalists will receive a special prize from Matchetts Music.

Submission is an online application sending in a video cover of your choice, any genre – electric or acoustic, between 3-4 minutes to helpinghands@forestside.co.uk by 5pm on 31st August 2021.

The judges will watch each video and select a group of finalists who will be announced on 7th September 2021.  Each finalist will be offered the opportunity to work with a mentor in producing an original piece of music to play live in the finals.

For terms and conditions contact helpinghands@forestside.co.uk