Bello Winter Music Festival Announces 2018 Youth Mentorship Winners

Presented by theMusic, Bello Winter Music Festival has just announced the winners of the 2018 Youth Mentorship Program ahead of the event next month. 

The program brings together bright-eyed, up-and-comers with artists on the festival bill for a mentorship program including a rehearsal session and performance slot at the festival with their mentor backstage.  The winners also win passes to the festival and get to watch their mentor perform from backstage.

One of the judges, Nino Haggith, spoke highly of the calibre of applicants this year, saying "it was such a hard decision with applicants coming far and wide". 

“I think a lot will be gained from the mentor and artist pairings we have allocated this year and both parties will thoroughly enjoy the artistic journeys about to take place.”

A small, family-friendly event that takes over the streets, cafes and halls of the NSW coastal town of Bellingen, this year's festival line-up of more than 70 acts includes Justin Townes Earle, Lior, Deborah Conway, Caiti Baker, William Crighton, Thando, Z-Star Trinity and Dustyesky.

Check out the full list of winners below. Tickets are on sale now, so head over to theGuide and be sure not to miss these young guns when they hit the stage!