If you’re a young person aged 21 or under and you’re a singer or in a young band, Oswaldtwistle Mills have teamed up with iMEP, the event production company to launch a new live music competition, the iMEP Factor. One lucky winner or group will be invited to perform on stage at the iMEP Music Festival on Saturday 20th September, with huge acts Sam Ryder and Clean Bandit performing on the day.

The competition will be held on a new stage at Oswaldtwistle Mills, who open their grounds every year to St Paul’s Scouts group from Oswaldtwistle, to host a fantastic Family Fun Day and raise funds. Taking place on Saturday 30th August, the fun day includes lots of exciting activities for children and adults. The stage is kindly being provided by Earl Transport.

Singers and bands are invited to apply for a spot on stage, where they will have the chance to showcase their talents in the open air. There will be just 10 slots available between 1.30 and 4pm. One will then be selected to take a main stage spot at the iMEP Music Festival. To apply, please visit www.amazingaccrington.co.uk and fill in the form with a link to a video of you performing. Microphones and sound equipment will be provided, but you will need your own instruments.

Nick Pitman, Managing Director of Oswaldtwistle Mills, commented: “Each year we look forward to St Paul’s Scouts coming in to hold their Family Fun Day, we always have lots of visitors and usually the sun shines for us!

“We’ve decided this year to hold a music event from 1.30pm for young performers, to give them the chance to shine and a great opportunity. We’re really grateful to iMEP for giving them a stage spot at their festival, and we hope we have a fantastic afternoon at Oswaldtwistle Mills watching them perform!”

Eddy O’Brien, CEO of iMEP, added: “It’s fantastic that we can help young talent and give them a platform so they can be seen and heard. We were happy to arrange a stage spot for them, and can’t wait to see who applies!”

You can see more about Oswaldtwistle Mills and their vast range of items here: www.o-mills.co.uk Oswaldtwistle Mills has plenty to see and do for all the family, based in a historic weaving mill with something for everyone, all under one roof.

See more about Amazing Accrington at www.amazingaccrington.co.uk