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Libraries Political Song-a-Palooza holds open auditions for April 20 event

Submissions accepted through Jan. 29

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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Political Song-a-Palooza, a musical event sponsored by Penn State University Libraries to showcase new, old and original political or protest music performed by students, faculty and staff at Penn State, is now accepting video and audio auditions.  

Auditions are open through Sunday, Jan. 29, via audio or video file submissions to psap2023@gmail.com. All types of performers are welcome to apply, from a cappella groups, soloists, singer/songwriters, bands, spoken word artists and more.

Hosted at the State Theatre in downtown State College on Thursday, April 20, the live event will focus on amplifying and sharing diverse voices of the Penn State community. Event coordinators are seeking performances that include songs from across geographies, movements, and time periods that have contributed to political dialogue and shaped cultural and political landscapes.

Political Song-a-Palooza is supported by the Kerry and Janice (Harms) Kissinger Libraries Excellence Endowment and the Steighton (Steve) A. Watt's, Jr. Endowment.

For more information about Political Song-a-Palooza at the State Theatre in State College, and other Political Song Series events, visit Facebook at Political Song-a-Palooza or the event’s Instagram account at @politicalsongapalooza.

For questions about Political Song-a-Palooza events including physical access and special accommodations, contact coordinators Rebekah Hill, music and performing arts librarian, at rqh5509@psu.edu or Andrew Dudash, political science/policy studies/government information librarian, at amd846@psu.edu.

Last Updated January 19, 2023