Calling all young local musical talent! We're having a special youth open mic at Claybank Health & Wellness in Olney!! - Performers 20 & under welcome - Adult accompanists welcome - Microphone and instrument pickup/speaker provided Prepare 2-3 songs, and make a plan to stick around to support & enjoy all the other performers! Signup for 10-15 min time slots by contacting Bill Passalacqua (emcee) at possmusicworks@gmail.com or please contact Poss Music Works via Facebook.

Preference will be given to those playing instruments live, not using recordings/backing tracks.

Poss Music Works, NFP, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit with a mission to bring and foster music and culture to the Downstate Illinois area, with Effingham, IL as ground zero. We present music festivals and one-off music shows featuring national and regional original music touring acts. Poss Music Works aims to instill an interest in, and love of, great Americana music in the regions youth. All of our festivals offer free admission to patrons 15 and under. We provide youth open mics around the region and we are attempting to partner with communities to present ‘youth music shows’ featuring young performers, for young patrons in a family friendly, alcohol free environment.