EEYP Talent Submissions

About Expose Excellence Youth Program

Mission: To provide a safe environment for youth interaction while promoting positive self- expression and development of life skills and artistic expression.

Guidelines

Expose Excellence Youth Program is collaborating on a youth talent showcase for the Missouri City FourthFest being held Saturday, July 4th, 2026, at the HCC Campus in Missouri City.

Interested particpants can submit audition videos to be selected to perform at the event. Event details will only be sent to the finalists. Each performer/group will have a maximum of five minutes to perform in front of an audience and judges.

Interested particpants may submit audition videos using the form below and following the guidelines:

-Particpants must be ages 10-17
-Must reside in Fort Bend County
-Youth must be enrolled in a school within Fort Bend County or homeschooled

-Submissions must showcase a performing art or talent (music, dance, etc.)

-Performance must not have inappropriate lyrics, dancing, clothing, or other content

-Groups may submit using one person as their main point of contact

-All youth participants must complete EEYP waivers if selected as a finalist

-Must have neccesary equipment and/or instruments needed to perform on-stage if selected

Audition Video Guidelines:

-Should not be more than 5 minutes

-Must be a Youtube or Dropbox link. Videos will not be downloaded

-Should not have inappropriate content and/or language

-Must be submitted before the deadline of June 15th.

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 22ND

Selected particpants will perform at FourthFest event on

Saturday, July 4th.

More information will be sent to the performers in mid or late June.

If you have any questions, please contact the EEYP Staff:

raven.forrester@fortbendcountytx.gov

sara.martinez2@fortbendcountytx.gov

wendi.palomera@fortbendcountytx.gov

Name of Performer or Group

Main Point of Contact

First NameLast Name

Point of Contact Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number Format: (000) 000-0000.

Point of Contact Email Address

Finalists will be contacted via email

Have you read and reviewed the guidelines for participants and audition submissions?

If selected as a finalist, are you available to perform Saturday, July 4th?

YouTube or Dropbox/Google Drive link to audition video

Optional- Additional Notes

Enter any additional information here

Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name

Parent/Guardian Email

Please enter a valid email address

Parent Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Parent/Guardian 2 Name

First NameLast Name

Parent/Guardian 2 Email

Please enter a valid email address

Parent 2 Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Please review the standard terms & conditions for participation in Expose Excellence Youth Program events and activities:

Permission to Obtain Medical Care

I authorize Expose Excellence Youth Program to obtain medical care for my child in the case of a medical emergency. I understand that I am financially responsible for the care given. Medical treatment includes transportation for the child by emergency vehicle to an appropriate health care facility and pre-hospital medical care, all hospital and physician services, whether medical, surgical and/or dental, necessary for the benefit/safety/well being of the student.

Media Release

I grant permission for my child to be photographed and/or videotaped during the event, and for the images, my child's name, and/or recordings to be published, reproduced, or distributed by Expose Excellence Youth Program and its affiliates, without financial remuneration to me, in all outlets, including, but not limited to, television, newspapers, internet, Expose Excellence Youth Program publications, recruitment materials, and ads without liability or limitation on me.

Liability Waiver

I agree to allow my child to participate in Expose Excellence Youth Program. As consideration for participation in these activities, I hereby agree that Expose Excellence and their respective employees, agents or contractors ("protected parties") shall have no liability for any claims, actions, demands, losses, costs, expenses, penalties, injuries, and/or damages of any kind arising out of or related to the program activities, even if such claims arise out of negligent, grossly negligent, reckless, or willful acts of the protected parties. I therefore waive any and all such claims that I and/or the child may have against the protected parties.

Disclosure of Information

Participants in Expose Excellence Youth Program have the right to confidentiality and privacy. Fort Bend County Expose Excellence Youth Program will not share any of your personal information unless you give us written permission to do so.

I agree to abide by said policies and to cooperate with staff to ensure my compliance with Fort Bend County Expose Excellence Youth Program policies and acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above waiver of liability.