the “Tremplin picks up the sound!” looking for candidates
Notice to musicians we amateur musicians and amateurs ! Le Tremplin picks up the sound! is back in 2022. As every year for 12 years, it allows young artists to perform on stage in front of professionals music. It is also a way for them to receive constructive criticism and advice on how to improve.
It is organized in the Cultural centers of Toulouse by the Department of socio-cultural animation of the town hall. This musical “competition” is the perfect time to give them some visibility.
How to participate ?
Applications have been open since January 10. To apply, some criteria must be respected. You have to be old between 16 and 25 years old, composer of his own songs and live in Toulouse or en Occitania. In addition, candidates cannot participate if they are professionals. Even chosen for supervised groups (turners, managers, producers, coaches, associations, etc.). Finally, candidates must submit a 20 minute original repertoire. No musical genre restriction is established.
If these conditions are met, all you have to do is register by downloading the registration form and the technical sheet to complete. Applications are to be sent no later than February 18, 2022 by post to the Department of Sociocultural Action at 55 boulevard of the Mouth (31200). It is also possible to send it to the following email address: [email protected].
5 selection evenings in the spring
Once the applications have been received, an initial selection is made by the Tremplin team. Applicants are judged on musical set up, the quality of interpretation and originality.
The springboard then proceeds in two other phases. First, selection concerts in cultural centers. In March 2022, the selected candidates will be informed by email of the date of their participation in these evenings. They will take place at the following locations:
- April 19 at the Cultural Center Bonnefoy
- April 21 at the Neighborhood Cultural Center soupard
- April 26 at the Neighborhood Cultural Center The Red Brick
- April 28 at the Cultural Center Alban Minville
- May 3 at the Cultural Center – Job space
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A final at the Metronum
At the end of these selection evenings, the final will then be held on May 6 to Metronum.
The laureate of the springboard will receive:
- A video of an interpretation of a title from his repertoire
- Promotion of his music (radio appearances, programming in performance halls or festivals)
- Rehearsal sessions in equipped premises
- Personalized support
- Additional prizes granted by private partners (including vouchers for music equipment)