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Gympie Music Muster Announces Talent Search For 2016

Staff Writer

Previous winner Drew McAlister is the Ambassador this year

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It's the 35th year of the Gympie Music Muster in 2016 and once again, they're continuing their Talent Search competition. 

With over $30,000 worth of prizes and invaluable industry exposure to be won, previous winners of the competition have been The McClymonts, Drew McAlister and O'Shea. 

Drew McAlister has actually been named the Talent Search Ambassador this year, having won the Talent Search back in 2013. 

"Winning gave me two things, a chance to start my career in country music and with the prize money I bought an engagement ring and proposed to my then girlfriend now wife and mother Justina. 13 years down the road things are working out great, all thanks to the Muster Talent Search!" says McAlister.

Prizes include a professionally produced EP recording, a spot at Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2017, Fender instruments and EP distribution services. Semi-finalists will also get a chance to perform at the Gympie Music Muster on Friday, 26 August and Saturday, 27 August.

Entries are open now; you can submit your application here.

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