Celtic Cultural Alliance announces competitions
Celtic Cultural Alliance announced it will host several competitions celebrating Celtic music and poetry at Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival this September. The competitions’ goal is to showcase and celebrate local talent in songwriting, youth Celtic fiddle playing, and creativity in poetry.
The Celtic Songwriting Competition, sponsored by C.F. Martin & Co. and Sellersville Theatre, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 28 at the Celtic Heritage Hollow Stage during the 32nd Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival.
The amateur songwriter with the highest score will be awarded one Martin Guitar DRSG Jr., along with the opportunity to audition as the opening act for a performance at the Sellersville Theatre.
The contest is limited to the first 15 applicants with a correct registration.
The Youth Fiddle Competition will be held on Sept.28, at the Charlie Brown Ice House, Bethlehem, for students under the age of 18. This unique fiddle contest primarily focuses on Celtic fiddling styles, including Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton, Shetland, and Galician. Cash prizes are awarded.
The Celtic Poetry contest is open for writers of all ages. Original works for the poems should reflect the Celtic culture, arts, history or literature. Personal anecdotes of family memories or travelling experiences are also encouraged.
For information about the competitions and to submit your entry, please visit our website at www.celticfest.org. For specific questions, please contact Marcie Mulligan at mmulligan@celticfest.org.
Celtic Classic runs from Friday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 29 in downtown historic Bethlehem.