🎤 What is Youthful Bridges?

Youthful Bridges is a music initiative from Calgary House Concerts that gives young (under 25) performers the chance to open for professional headline artists at real community concerts with live music supporting audiences. We believe in giving artists the real world stage experience builds meaningful connections between emerging performers and live audiences in positive, welcoming settings of Community Centres.

These performances are part of CHC’s Live in the Community series. Concerts that inspire creativity by independentent artists and provide supportive audiences of independent artists as well local causes. Music is the common point in each of us that brings people together.

🌟 Why Should You Submit?

– 🌈 Real performance opportunity: Open for a headline performer
– 🎭 Build your skills: Confidence, audience presence, and creativity
– 🤝 Meet other artists: Community, connection, and mentorship
– 🌍 Meet supporters of Live Music: The audience is there for the music
– 💡 Get involved: Make a difference by sharing your talents LIVE

Music builds Bridges — between Youth, The Arts & Communities

📂 Video Guidelines & File Tips

To Make sure we can properly review your clip:
– ✅ Accepted formats: mp4, mov, avi, wmv, or YouTube link
📌Note: If a video cannot be played clearly, it may not be considered.

📥 How to Submit Your Video
It’s easy, and you don’t need professional equipment — just passion!

1. Original or cover (credit the artist if it’s a cover)
2. Make sure we can clearly hear and see you
3. Length: 30 seconds to 2 minutes
4. Go to the submission form (Link below)
5. Fill in the form:
6. Click submit — you’ll receive a confirmation by email
7. Deadline to submit: Monday, Dec 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM (noon)

Submission form

🔐 What Happens to Your Video?

– ✅ Used only for matching artists to the right CHC concert
– ✅ Not shared publicly without your permission-
– ✅ You keep full ownership of content
– ✅ Deleted after 60 days

What happens If You’re Selected?

– You’ll be contacted via email
– You’ll receive artist honorarium to perform LIVE at a CHC concert
– You’ll meet a pro artist and be featured on our artist intro page:

https://calgaryhouseconcerts.ca/youthful-bridges/

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💬 Questions?
📧 Email us: CHCYouthfulBridges@gmail.com
🌐 Learn more: calgaryhouseconcerts.ca

If you’re under 18, your parent or guardian must:
– Agree to your participation

Music builds bridges — between Youth, The Arts and Our Communities

Project Description

The Youthful Bridges project not only supports young artists — it strengthens the neighbourhoods where they perform. By showcasing youth talent in familiar, local spaces, it sparks pride, curiosity, and connection among residents of all ages.

Families come out to support, neighbours meet for the first time, and the entire community shares in the excitement of witnessing emerging creativity close to home. These performances create a sense of ownership and belonging, reminding everyone that the arts don’t just live downtown — they live right up the road.

Youthful Bridges becomes a source of inspiration, dialogue, and celebration within the neighbourhood, enriching both the cultural and social fabric of the community.

Beyond the stage, Youthful Bridges creates real personal connections between all performers and the neighbourhoods that are hosting live music events. Sharing music with Live audiences will always span generations, build mutual respect and helps youth artists find another step forward

Live music through Calgary House Concerts brings people together in a way that feels real and close to home. It gives all ages a chance to connect — young artists, new audiences, neighbours, and families — many experiencing live music like this for the first time. These moments stay with people. They build friendships, confidence, and a sense that something special is happening right where they live. It’s not just about music. it’s about real people sharing something meaningful TWOgether