LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Rising Stars Music Showcase is a multi-musician, multi-genre competition in which musicians from Lake and Mendocino counties will be competing for prizes and supporting local area non-profits.

Presented by 94.5 K-Wine, Max 93.5 and Russian River Records, this fourth annual event is held to benefit multiple local charities.

The daylong event on Oct. 1 will be held at the Redwood Empire Fairgrounds from noon to midnight.

Rising Stars will encompass as many musical genres as possible showcasing the often-unheard talents of musicians of all ages.

Solo musicians and group musicians from all genres are encouraged to enter the competition.

Bands from all genres are encouraged to enter this competition by going to the Web site at http://www.risingstarscompetition.com and submitting their entry.

Bands will be placed in divisions according to their genre of music and be judged on an individual basis with each judge scoring individual acts on stage performance and presence, talent and audience reaction.

Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each genre with overall winners receiving the grand prize of studio time at Russian River Records.

The deadline for entry is Aug. 31.

Being a family-friendly event, Rising Stars is an opportunity for local nonprofit organizations to raise much-needed funds.

Nonprofits and businesses alike are welcomed to rent booth space at this popular event. For-profit businesses must select a designated nonprofit to which they will donate a portion of their proceeds. Booths can be anything from selling items to participatory games. Vendors must sign up by Aug. 31.

Limited food vending spaces are available for certified food businesses wishing to rent them. Inquiries about booth spaces may be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

This showcase of talent is an effort to promote awareness of all of the musical talent in the area along with helping community organizations.

Musicians, businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate in some way to help keep the music alive and help keep vital services for those in need.

Information can be obtained at the Web site, through email or through calling Mary Chadwick at 707-272-6514.