Downtown Sounds Teen Idol Singing Contest Launched In Glen Cove

GLEN COVE, NY — Got a budding singer in the family? Now's your chance to enroll your teen in Glen Cove's newest singing contest.

The first annual Downtown Sounds Teen Idol competition is open to Glen Cove residents ages 13 to 18. It'll showcase local emerging talent, and the winner will have an opportunity to perform live at Downtown Sounds. In addition to singing live in front of 1,000 people, the winner will also receive a cash prize.

The contest is open to solo vocalists only — no bands or duets — though songs can be accompanied by a track for the audition, according to contest officials. Music can be an original or a cover.

Those interested must submit a live recording of themselves singing one song on an mp3 or smartphone video to info@glencovedowntown.org by April 25. Submissions must also include the contestant's address, age, name of school, phone number, and email address. Don't worry about making the video look professional, officials say. It can be as simple as singing a song in the kitchen.

Contestants will be judged by music industry professionals. Those chosen for the next round will try out in person in Village Square on May 11, and have a chance to advance to the final round. The top five winners will perform at the preshow during the Downtown Sounds 2022 Concert Series.