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Mountains Got Talent (MGT) 2026 Student Artist Registration Form

Begin your Mountains Got Talent journey here. This registration form is for student performers – solo artists and bands – from middle and high schools who wish to compete in a live, judged music event. Registered acts will perform onstage in front of a live audience and be evaluated by industry professionals, with selected winners earning paid performance opportunities at local summer festivals.

MGT is designed to give students real-world performance experience in a supportive, professional setting. Performers of all experience levels are welcome, provided registration requirements are met.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FIRST

  1. 20 PERFORMANCE SLOTS AVAILABLE
    Tryouts are NOT REQUIRED this year. Registration is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED, and available slots may fill quickly.
  2. AGE REQUIREMENTS
    Participants must be AGES 8–18 at the time of performance.
  3. JUDGING
    Each act will be evaluated by a PANEL OF 5 JUDGES who are PROFESSIONALS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. Judges will determine the WINNING ACTS.
  4. WINNER OPPORTUNITIES
    Winning acts will receive PAID PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES at one of the following festivals:
    • SUMMERFEST – July 18 & 19
    • MOUNTAIN MUSIC FEST – August 16
    • EVERGREEN FINE ARTS FESTIVAL – August 22 & 23
    • EPRD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – June 10, July 8, July 22, August 5, August 19
    • HOPS DROPS – October 17
    • CACTUS JACK’S SALOON AND GRILL
  5. IMPORTANT DATES
    • FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026 – Registration deadline
    • FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026 – Final list of acts announced
    • FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 – MOUNTAINS GOT TALENT EVENT
      • TECH: 3:00–6:00 PM
      • SHOW: 6:00–9:00 PM
  6. Location
    • Conifer High School
      10441 County Hwy 73
      Conifer, CO 80433
      Directions

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT

EACH ARTIST MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A REGISTRATION FORM, even if performing as part of a band or group.

Questions? Please email info@mountainsgottalent.org

The person filling out this form is a:


Where does the student currently live?

Is the student or anyone in your act under the age of 18? If so you will need an adult supervisor.
The student listed above will participate in this act:
Will your act need any pre-recorded music or other audio played over the sound system provided? If so, please paste a link to an mp3 or YouTube video in the next question.

Let us know the current/last school the student attended from the following list (or add your school at the bottom)

PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS - Let us know the student's affiliation with the following local performing arts organizations (if any). If not listed, what other local organizations or instructors or affiliations have played an important role in the performer's development? List any that apply, current and past affiliation OK!

STUDENT PARTICIPANT
By submitting this form, I acknowledge that participation in MOUNTAINS GOT TALENT (MGT) is VOLUNTARY and may include, but is not limited to: LIVE PERFORMANCES, REHEARSALS, PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDING, AND PUBLIC PROMOTION. I grant permission for my name, image, likeness, and performance to be used for EVENT, PROMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND ARCHIVAL PURPOSES without compensation. I acknowledge that participation involves inherent risks associated with live performances and public events. I agree to ASSUME ALL RISKS and to RELEASE, WAIVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS MOUNTAINS GOT TALENT, THE WOODEN HAWK FOUNDATION, EVENT PARTNERS, SPONSORS, AND VENUES, including their officers, employees, volunteers, and agents, from any claims arising from participation, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct. I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to comply with all MGT Rules and Code of Conduct.
If the student is 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, this signature serves as their legal consent and liability waiver.

PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN
(Required if participant is UNDER age 18)
I certify that I am the PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN of the above-named participant. I give my PERMISSION AND CONSENT for their participation in MGT, agree to the terms of this consent and liability waiver on their behalf, and confirm that the participant has read, understands, and will comply with the Rules and Code of Conduct..

DIGITAL SIGNATURE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Official Rules | Code of Conduct
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