Battle of the Sounds 2026 is a youth music competition launched as part of Summer in Bray to uncover emerging talent across the region. Young performers aged 15 to 23 can showcase music on stage, with the grand final scheduled for Saturday, July 11 at the Bray seafront bandstand. The competition is open to solo artists, bands, rappers, and singers from across the county and wider east Leinster. Applications are open until Monday, June 15, requiring basic details and links to recordings or performance videos. High production quality is not required, and live rehearsal clips and phone recordings are accepted. A panel of music industry professionals reviews submissions, selects acts for live semi-final auditions in late June, and advances finalists to perform extended sets judged on musicality, originality, performance, and audience engagement. The winner receives a headline slot at Worldfest and additional prizes including studio recording time and a live gig at the Harbour.
"Battle of the Sounds 2026 will give young performers aged between 15 and 23 the opportunity to showcase their music on stage, with the grand final set to take place at the Bray seafront bandstand on Saturday, July 11."
"Applications are now open until Monday, June 15, with entrants required to submit basic details along with links to recordings or performance videos. High production quality is not essential, with organisers accepting live rehearsal clips and phone recordings as part of the selection process."
"Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of music industry professionals, who will select acts to progress to live semi-final auditions during the week of June 22 to 28. Those successful at that stage will advance to the final on the seafront, where they will perform extended sets in front of judges and the public."
"Judging will be based on musicality, originality, performance and audience engagement, with all genres welcome. The overall winner will secure a headline performance slot at 'Worldfest', a major new event taking place later in July as part of the summer festival."
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