Brand New Star

Todayscountry94one’s BRAND NEW STAR is the premier event for new and emerging country music artist’s or country music duos / vocal trios and provides an opportunity to take the next step towards a successful music career.

Entry is now open to anyone aged 15 – 35 years. Entries close Saturday 20th May 2023 5pm.

Prizes for the Grand Final include:

Winner:

One Single Production Package consisting of a term of National Song Writing Classes lead by Max Jackson, courtesy of Gina Jeffrey’s Workshops.
Song recording and production by Hillbilly Hut Studios.
Radio distribution courtesy of Blue Shamrock Music.
Video Production to the value of $1,500 thanks to Jake Davey Studios.
$200 Voucher from Country Charm East to Western Wear.

Gina Jeffreys will select the winner of her Mentoring Session from the Finalists.

All finalists will be accompanied by Simon Johnson’s Band for the Grand Final.

Our Judging Panel includes Alan Gilmour (Australian Songwriters Assoc.) and celebrity judges Bryce Sainty, Sarah Lanser country music artist and educator and Chelsea Berman country music artist & Toyota Star Maker finalist 2019. Brand New Star 2010 winner Max Jackson recently won Toyota Star Maker 2022.

Competition Rules

Entry Form

Submit Your Entry Online

Name

Address

Age (as at 4th June 2023)

Phone

Tell us about yourself, your music, your goals, and any achievements to date
(maxiumum 250 words):

Social Media Links:

YouTube Links:

Do you have a preferance for which heat you would like to compete in ?

No preference Heat 1 - 28th May 2023 Heat 2 - 4th June 2023

* Please note that we cannot guarantee you will get your preferred date

Attach Files here (20MB limit, accepted file types are .mp3, .docx, .jpg, .pdf):

The heats and grand final will take place across three Central Coast venues, which will be confirmed with your heat details by 6pm 17th May 2023

Terms and conditions

By ticking this box I confirm the following:

1. I have read and understood the entry requirements and rules.
2. I am not currently or in the past 5 years, signed to a licensing deal or greater with a record label.
3. I will be aged 15 years or over as at 28th May 2023.
4. I have included social media links to support my application.

Once we receive your entry, we will contact you by return email

If you have any questions email info@todayscountry94one.com

Brand New Star 2023 Winner

Mackenzie lee

Mackenzie Lee a singer-songwriter and guitarist from the NSW Hunter Valley.

Crowned the overall winner of the inaugural Tamworth Country Music Festival Macca’s Golden Gig Talent Quest in 2022, recently named the 2023 ICMA Patti McKinnon Encouragement Award recipient, she was also a finalist in the 2022 Tamworth Songwriters Association Salute Awards with two songs in the youth section from her latest Ep self-titled “Mackenzie Lee”.

Her music has been influenced by many artists ranging from Lorretta Lynn to Luke Bryan. Mackenzie Lee’s debut Ep “Sometimes I Wonder”, produced by Bill Chambers at Chambers Avenue was released in June 2021 followed by her latest release “Mackenzie Lee” also produced by Bill Chambers and mixed by Nash Chambers at Troubadour House Nashville in March 2022.

Mackenzie Lee looks forward to continuing her music career and now having finished high school is pursuing further studies in Sound Production with the goal of recording her own music and is very excited to be attending the Academy of Country Music in Tamworth in July 2023.

Winner Prize for 2023:

One Single Production Package consisting of a term of National Song Writing Classes lead by Max Jackson, courtesy of Gina Jeffrey’s Workshops.
Song recording and production by Hillbilly Hut Studios.
Radio distribution courtesy of Blue Shamrock Music.
Video Production to the value of $1,500 thanks to Jake Davey Studios.
$200 Voucher from Country Charm East to Western Wear.