WINTER STEAM CÉILIDH CHALLENGE GAINS LONG TERM BENEFACTOR

Kansas City, Missouri-  Winter Storm welcomes a new Benefactor to support the Winter
Steam Céilidh Challenge in 2023 and for many years to come.

This generous gift is established in the memory of Thomas O’Neal Tootle.

From the Benefactor; “Tom was a man who loved the pipes and drums. This gift will help to inspire and promote young musicians to learn and excel in the Scottish Arts. So to the young lads and ladies, good luck and do your best !! Just remember, wherever you hear the pipes, he will always be near.”

Winter Steam Céilidh Challenge will take place January 14, 2023.

Details:

-No entry fee
-Twelve (12) entries only; alternate spots will be held

Prizes:
1st $750, 2nd $500, 3rd $250
Plus, other prizes TBD.

When:
Immediately following Winter Storm 2023: The Pipes & Drums Concert

Where:
Winter Steam Venue, Grand Ballroom, Marriott Hotel, 2nd Floor

Rules:
– Time limit: 5 minutes
– Instrumentation: anything goes
– Personnel: minimum of two per entry/group, no Maximum
– Any given individual may play with one group only
– Method of selection of winner: adjudication by an official Winter Storm judging panel.
– Order of play will be posted at Winter Steam

Entrants may enter prior to the weekend to get on the list and assure a spot by emailing Roger McCrummen roger@mhaf.org

On-site entry is also allowed if there are open spots . Marriott Hotel, 2nd Floor, Winter Storm Registration Desk

Entry deadline is Saturday, January 14, 2023, 3:00 P.M.