WESTPORT, Maine–Maine’s credit unions have wrapped up their 6th annual “Young & Free Maine Sound-Off,” a music competition.
The winners of the 2017 Sound-Off competition were announced at the Sound-Off Showdown held at The Next Generation Theater in Brewer, Maine.
In the soloists/duo category, Lindsay Mower took top honors, with Bri Lane and Holly Clough, finishing second and third, respectively.
In the group category, first place went to The Resistance, followed by Northside Ramblers and Seven Seconds Left.
The Sound-Off finals featured three soloists/duos and three groups competing for the top prize of a $500 gift certificate to record at Main Street Studios in Bangor, and a chance to play a live performance at the 2017 Old Port Festival this June in Portland.
"The Old Port Festival and the Townsquare Stage at One City Center provide a wonderful opportunity for our winners to reach thousands of people. It is quite an opportunity for them, and great visibility for Maine's credit unions," said Jon Paradise, vice president of governmental and public affairs for the Maine Credit Union League, in a statement.
Rick Lachance, president/CEO of Connected CU and Board Chair of the Maine CU League, as well as a part-time musician, served as one of the judges, the league reported. "It was a fun experience. There was a lot of enthusiasm, and the participants appreciated Maine's credit unions for supporting not just their financial dreams but their personal dreams."
All competitors had at least one member between the ages of 18-25 years-old, which is the focus of Young & Free Maine, which is designed to help that age group with financial issues as well as connect on a variety of other topics and activities.