Trident United Way Sing United is finding musical talent and raising money for our community – top 32 starts now

April 15, 2021

Today, competition brackets are being released for top 32 contestants who entered Trident United Way’s virtual fundraising competition: Sing United.

Nearly 50 artists took part in an initial “play in” round. A sample of play-in winners music submissions are below.

• Boonie Bevins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4tMSGtL0ZM

• Jerimiah King
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-P1Fj0A4OQ

• Gritty Flyright
https://youtu.be/P75GKoRvd1I

• Lowcountry Pianist & Co, LLC
https://youtu.be/GgAA0aKj1-8

The playoff bracket is now set with 32 artists who will compete through votes in the form of donations. One vote is $1.00 and fans can make as big of a vote (donation) as they want for their favorite performer to advance in the competition.

Future competition rounds and voting will be on the Sing United Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/SingUnitedTrident

All proceeds benefit Trident United Way’s ongoing community efforts.

More than $11,000 in overall prizes – grand prize winner will receive

• $2,500
• Performance at Sofar Sounds Secret Show
• Produced music video
• Private photoshoot
• Electronic press kit, website, domain & one-year hosting

Additional prizes will be available for the top four finishers

• Live recording session at Fox Music House
• Mentor session with Emmy Award-winning producer Adam Paul with 7 Cinematics

Money raised supports Trident United Way’s ongoing mission to improve the education, financial stability and health of every Tri-County community member. Thanks to bracket sponsors Charles Blanchard Construction Corporation, Coastal Roofing Company, Inc, Piggly Wiggly/C&S Wholesale Grocers, Elliott Davis and Charleston Southern University.

 

About Trident United Way

Celebrating more than 76 years of service, Trident United Way is a catalyst for measurable community transformation in education, financial stability and health. According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, United Way is America’s favorite charity. Learn more at tuw.org.