1BlueStringHubCity is an exciting new singer/songwriter competition for Spartanburg and surrounding areas. This competition, open to individuals, duets, or groups, seeks original and creative songs focused on this year’s theme of HOPE. Online registration opens January 1, 2017 and closes February 12, 2017. Judges will score each entry, selecting the top 6 as finalists. Finalists will be announced in March. Then, on Friday, April 7th, the 6 finalists will perform live during a public concert at USC Upstate. Audience members will vote to select the 2017 1BlueStringHubCity champion! The winning prize package includes cash, studio time, and spotlight performance slots.

1BlueStringHubCity – presented by The Star and Rosemary Antosh Charitable Fund – seeks to raise awareness and support for the 1 in 6 men that have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood. There is HOPE for men to live healthier, happier lives. Help is available locally and nationally.

1BlueStringHubCity is an awareness campaign of Safe Homes – Rape Crisis Coalition in Spartanburg, where they provide services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The agency’s mission is to use their collective voice to address the impact of domestic and sexual violence by providing quality services to those affected and to create social change through education, training, and activism.

Contestants may visit 1BlueStringHubCity.com for registration information. Tickets for the finale are only $6 and may be ordered online or purchased at the door.

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