Imperial Beach Song Contest Deadline Extended

Songwriters have until Feb. 3 to enter their song in a contest to win a session in the Imperial Beach Sports Park and Recreation Center's recording studio with local musicians.

Sponsored by the South County Renaissance Project, the contest challenges local musicians to come up with a song they feel represents Imperial Beach.

Songs entered in the contest will be judged on melody, song structure, originality and lyrics, not production quality or vocals.

The winning song will be recorded in mid-March, said SCRP executive director Steve Futterman.

Auditions for musicians will be held in February. Local youth and performing arts students are encouraged to apply.

The contest's original deadline was Nov. 21.

The trains young people to play instruments, offer recording studio services and host concerts with local artists.

Contest applications can be picked up at the Imperial Beach Sports Park Recreation Center located at 425 Imperial Beach Blvd Imperial Beach.

The competition was created to help raise awareness about the creative services provided at the Sports Park and Recreation Center in support of youth participation in the arts and to showcase the musical talent of the region.

So here's the revised timeline. 

• Extend deadline to Friday February 3rd 2012
• Judging to be completed by February 10th
• Audition student singers and musicians through remainder of month
• Recording Session March 10 & 11

I will be working a bit more closely with the Sweetwater Performing art folks in reintroducing this and some social media options as it’s vital that this initiative provides options for area youths to get involved.

Finally I’m in town and off all next week if you like to go out for coffee.(My treat).

Let me know and thanks for all your support.