# Event Details - **Event Name**: Next Up Live: CT Rising Sounds Emerging Artist Competition - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Calling all CT artists! This is your opportunity to perform for a new audience and take your music to the next level!About this EventSubmit your artist application here: https://forms.gle/muiE543fE3F5Gh9R7Applications are NOW OPEN for the first-ever Next Up Live CT Rising Sounds Emerging Artist Competition! 🎤🎶Whether you're a full band, singer-songwriter, or ensemble, if you're creating original music in CT, we want to hear from you!🎵 How it works:⚡ Submit your application between today and August 25⚡ Top 10 artists will be announced on August 29th to perform a 30-minute set at Food Trucks on the River: Fall Edition’s Next Up Live this September 19th and 20th.🏆 Winners have the opportunity to earn:🎸 A featured performance on the Celebrate Shelton Main Stage in 2027🎚️ A complimentary recording session at The Recording Den 🎵 A booking opportunity at Park City Music Hall🎙️ A live on-air interview on WOW Radio 97.7 FM👑 And the title of the first-ever Next Up Live CT Rising Sounds Emerging Artist Competition Champion!We're looking for Connecticut-based artists with:🎤 Musicianship + Quality Songwriting🎸 Originality + Creativity ✨ Incredible stage presenceIf you're an emerging artist or a hometown favorite, this is your opportunity to perform for a new audience, connect with industry professionals, and take your music to the next level!🎧 Applications close August 25.Don't wait, submit today and show us what you've got!Submit here: https://forms.gle/muiE543fE3F5Gh9R7 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shelton/next-up-live-ct-rising-sounds-emerging-artist-competition/100001996821871972 - **Event Categories**: art, contests, music, food-drinks, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Veterans Memorial Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Shelton - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: Veterans Memorial Park - **lat**: 41.3153189 - **long**: -73.08904 - **full address**: Veterans Memorial Park, 38 Canal Street East, Shelton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Next Up Live: CT Rising Sounds Emerging Artist Competition - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6dc70066166694d0c866c0dd8013387eb31fa6ac8e9a23ae5d3a3e4e4bbc3992-rimg-w1200-h628-dc283868-gmir.jpg?v=1785969978 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Next Up Live: CT Rising Sounds Emerging Artist Competition being held? - **A:** Next Up Live: CT Rising Sounds Emerging Artist Competition takes place on Sat, 19 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Veterans Memorial Park, 38 Canal Street East, Shelton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Next Up Live: CT Rising Sounds Emerging Artist Competition? - **A:** Next Up Live: CT Rising Sounds Emerging Artist Competition is organized by Celebrate Shelton. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Next Up Live: CT Rising Sounds Emerging Artist Competition is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shelton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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