14/06/2026
Everyone starts somewhere. Why not start with us? ✨🎤 Introducing Chapter 23 Rising Stars - a brand new live music competition for first-time performers aged 16–25.
If you've ever dreamed of stepping onto a stage but never had the chance, this is it. Gain real stage experience and compete for your first-ever paid live gig right here at Chapter 23.
🎵 Perform original songs or covers
🎤 Be mentored by a professional performer (Tex from the Texan Peacocks or Laura from The Backroom Crooks)
🏆 Win a paid booking at Chapter 23
📅 First round on Thursday evenings in August - multiple dates available, so don't worry if you're on holiday for one!
To enter, you must:
✓ Be aged 16–25 on the event date
✓ Be a singer, instrumentalist or singer-songwriter
✓ Have never performed at a paid venue or public event before
📧 TO APPLY, email [email protected] with a short bio of your act, including:
🎶 The genre of music you do
🎸 Any instruments you play
🎤 Names of all performers
Free to enter. Tag a friend who needs to see this - and share to help us find Alcester's next rising star ⭐
