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Sounds and Visions of The City: Vocal Competition - Phase 1 Auditions Online

Sounds & Visions of the City 

A Jersey City Youth Arts Showcase & Competition 

Presented by the Jersey City Free Public Library 

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🎤 About the Showcase 

Sounds & Visions of the City celebrates the creativity, expression, and talent of young artists across Jersey City, Hudson County, and nearby communities. 

This annual showcase provides a positive platform for youth to shine in music, dance, spoken word, and performance. Shape 

🎨 Who Can Participate 

Open to young artists ages 12–24 in the following categories: 

  • Vocalists 

  • Musicians & Bands 

  • Dancers 

  • Rappers 

  • Spoken Word Artists 

  • Clean Comedians 

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🏆 Age Groups & Stipend Awards 

Participants compete within their age bracket: 

  • Ages 12–15: $500 stipend 

  • Ages 16–19: $1,000 stipend 

  • Ages 20–24: $1,500 stipend 

All winners receive: 

  • Certificates & public recognition 

  • Features on JCFPL channels 

  • Artist development opportunities 

 🎬 Audition Process 

1. Virtual Auditions 

Submit a video performance (up to 2 minutes). 

Register here :S&V: Performing Arts Showcase & Competition – Fill out form

Send your recorded audition here: jcysauditions@gmail.com

For individuals experiencing technical challenges or preferring an in-person audition, please attend the Phase 1 In-person auditions at the Miller Branch on January 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The address is 489 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304.

2. In-Person Auditions 

Selected artists will be invited to perform live for the judging panel. 

3. Final Showcase – June 27th 2026 

Finalists will perform at a citywide celebration where winners are chosenShape 

⭐ Judging Criteria 

Performances are evaluated on: 

  • Stage Presence – 30% 

  • Execution – 30% 

  • Originality – 15% 

  • Creativity – 15% 

  • Crowd Impact – 10%Shape

📣 Mission 

To honor and uplift the voices of Jersey City’s youth by providing a platform for creative expression, community engagement, and artistic opportunity. 

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🌟 Vision 

To inspire unity, confidence, and support among young performers while fostering a vibrant and inclusive creative community. 

From:
Thursday, January 1, 2026
To:
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Online:
This is an online event.
Event URL:
https://jclibrary.org/video-submission/
Audience:
  General (All)  
Categories:
  Popular Events  

Event Organizer(s)

Anthony Williams