The Hickory Music Factory will host "Hickory's Got Talent" music competition. The finalists will play at this year's HMF Fall Jam at the Hickory Music Factory Stage on October 9th. There will be three categories: solo, duo, and group. 1st place in each category will receive $500, 2nd place $200, and 3rd place $75 gift card to Larry's Music. Auditions will take place on September 18th at the Hickory Music Factory and September 25th at Brown Penn Recreation Center between 10-1pm. The finalists will play on October 9th at HMF Fall Jam. The competition is for people 21 years of age and under and original music is strongly encouraged. Music genres may include: Rock, Rap, Country, R&B, Gospel and Bluegrass. Appropriate language is required.

"Hickory's Got Talent" was made possible through a grant from the Community Relations Council and sponsored by the Hickory Hop and the Hickory Parks and Recreation Department. For more information or to sign up for an audition time, please email contact@hickorymusicfactory.com