Lehi youth performers showcased their musical talents and gained new confidence during the conclusion of the annual 'Raise the Mic' vocal competition, a featured event held as part of the city's Lehi Round-Up week. The contest, which brought together local residents aged 7 to 17, served as a centerpiece for the community's summer celebrations at Wines Park.
Audition process details
The competition concluded following a series of preliminary auditions held earlier in the month. As Lehi Free Press reported, mandatory auditions took place on Monday, June 15, between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Lehi Arts Center. For those unable to attend in person, the organizers also accepted video submissions sent to Nicole Revill.
Event purpose and structure
The 'Raise the Mic' event is a long-standing staple of the Lehi Round-Up festivities, designed to be a family-friendly opportunity for local talent to shine. The competition was structured into three separate age divisions to ensure fair play among the participants aged 7 through 17.
Cash prizes and awards
Financial incentives were a key component of the contest, with cash prizes awarded to the top performers in each of the three age groups. First-place winners in each division received $100, second-place finishers earned $75, and third-place participants took home $50. Additionally, the event featured an Audience Choice award, which granted a $100 prize to a performer selected by the crowd.
Opportunities for future performances
Beyond the immediate prizes, the competition offered winners a chance to participate in the broader Lehi summer event schedule. According to the competition details, winners earned the opportunity to perform during Family Fun Day, which was held on Saturday, June 27.
Lehi Round-Up week festivities
The vocal competition took place within a highly active week of programming for the Lehi Round-Up, which carried the theme 'Stars, Stripes, and Sparkles!' The schedule for that week included various community gatherings at Wines Park and the Family Park Amphitheater, ranging from the Chuck Wagon Breakfast on June 27 to the PRCA Rodeo held at the Lehi Rodeo Grounds.
Summary of community activities
The conclusion of 'Raise the Mic' marked a high point in a week of diverse local activities, which also included the Chalk It Up Chalk Art Festival, the Stock Parade, and various tournament events such as pickleball. The event successfully provided a stage for Lehi's youngest residents to build lifelong confidence through performing arts.
