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Taylor Made at Uptown

Taylor-Made at Uptown Singer-Songwriter Contest

Taylor-Made at Uptown is a celebration of local singer-songwriters, presented in partnership by Taylor’s Music Store and Studio and Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center. This exciting competition shines a spotlight on the incredible solo musical talent in and around West Chester.

The Grand Prize Winner will receive:

  • $1,000 Gift Certificate to Taylor’s Music Store and Studios
  • $250 credit toward a recording session at TribeSound Productions
  • Opportunity to open for an artist at Uptown
  • Four complimentary tickets to an Uptown performance
  • Gift bag
Competition Format

Semi-finalists will perform live at Uptown’s Univest Second Stage across three preliminary rounds:

July 8 – Preliminary Round
July 15 – Preliminary Round
July 22 – Preliminary Round

Each artist will perform a 20-minute set.

At each preliminary performance, audience voting will determine which artists advance. A total of six finalists will move on to the Grand Finale.

Meet the Semi-Finalists
Wednesday, July 8th at 7pm

Grant Butler

Kathi Wilson

Sophie St. Claire

Wednesday, July 15th at 7pm

Cam Narimanian

Kate Todd

Nicole Gordon

Wednesday, July 22nd at 7pm

Grace Guggenheim

Christian Barbezat

Stephen Lyons

Grand Finale

August 5 at 7:30 PM – Mainstage

The top six finalists will take the Mainstage and perform for a panel of professional judges.

At the end of the evening, one outstanding artist will be crowned the grand prize winner.

Ticket Information

Experience the energy of live, original music as some of the region’s most talented singer-songwriters take the stage.

Each night features a lineup of emerging artists performing their own original work in an exciting, audience-driven competition. No two nights are the same, and your vote helps shape who moves on to the finals.

Come discover new music, support local talent, and be part of the journey as we crown this year’s winner.