We are thrilled to return to the Nebraska State Fair for our 2nd Annual OEAA Youth Summer Showcase on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Fonner Park in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Don’t miss the talented musicians representing three Omaha musical education programs devoted to fostering the next generation of Nebraska musicians: Omaha Girls Rock, Omaha School of Rock and Blues Ed.
The date of our Aug. 31 showcase at the fair’s Early May Fair Square is also the final date of public voting in the Omaha Entertainment & Arts Awards. Be sure to check out the talented youth musicians, and don’t forget to cast your vote for the “Outstanding Youth Musician” category: oea-awards.org/vote/
The Omaha Entertainment & Arts Awards is an Omaha-based arts nonprofit dedicated to recognizing and celebrating local musicians, performing artists and visual artists. The 19th Annual OEA-Awards will take place at The Admiral on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. More details will be coming soon!
Check out the lineup for the youth showcase!
1:00-2:00 p.m. Introductions + music by Aly Peeler (musician and OEAA Board of Directors, Vice President)
2:30-4:30 p.m. Omaha Girls Rock
- 2:30-3:15 – Victoria Ortega (mentor musicians)
- 3:15-3:45 – The Alterr (youth musicians)
- 3:45-4:30 – Dream Aura (mentor musicians)
5:00-6:00 p.m. Omaha School of Rock
- The Omaha School of Rock House Band (youth musicians)
6:30-8:30 p.m. Blues Ed
- True Blues (youth musicians)
Vote now through Aug. 31!
Submit your nominations to the 19th Annual Omaha Entertainment & Arts Awards!
All are welcome to nominate musicians, artists and performers for eligible work produced, performed and exhibited between Sept. 1, 2023 – Aug. 31, 2024. Just head over to the nomination ballot:
https://www.oea-awards.org/vote/
Nominees will be announced by early November, 2024 (details coming soon).
The 19th Annual OEAAs will be presented at The Admiral on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 (event details coming soon).