SAN DIEGO - Sept. 21, 2020 - Rock and Roll San Diego announced today its major sponsorship of the Autism Society San Diego's upcoming fundraiser, Autism's Got Talent. The sponsorship reiterates Rock and Roll San Diego's ongoing commitment to support the music industry along with an artistic lifestyle for children and adults on the autism spectrum.
The event is looking to highlight a variety of performers and will help showcase talent of any kind. This inaugural online talent competition and fundraiser is open to anyone living in San Diego County with a diagnosis of the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
"With Kodi Lee winning America's Got Talent last year and bringing more of an awareness of the talents of individuals with autism, we felt the need and importance to communicate and share the talents of these gifted individuals," said Shannon Woods, general manager, Rock and Roll San Diego. "In sponsoring the inaugural Autism's Got Talent by providing the event with a venue and broadcast quality livestreaming capabilities, we can help these entertainers reach a wider audience and showcase their talents worldwide in the high quality fashion they deserve.
The registration period for the event started on Saturday, September 12, 2020 and closes on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. PST.
The voting period starts the top twelve (12) talent submissions during Round 1 on October 1st and ends on October 5th. Round 2 starts on October 8th where the top six (6) will perform their acts live, in-studio at the Hendrix Hall of Rock and Roll San Diego. The final round begins on October 15 with the final 3 ending on October 20. The Autism's Got Talent Champion will be announced via livestream in-studio at Rock and Rock San Diego on October 21.
To learn more about the Autism's Got Talent event, visit https://autismsgottalent.us.launchpad6.com/contest1/
Rock and Roll San Diego is also sponsoring the upcoming Keep Rockin' Fest on October 3 and Battle of the Bands starting on October 17. These events serve to help publicize these local bands and raise brand awareness of RRSD's livestream capabilities.
About Rock and Roll San Diego
Opened in 2011, Rock and Roll San Diego was built as a place for musicians to play loud every day of the week, they could feel at home while being a part of a community. Started by Mark Langford who is a lifelong musician and local San Diego resident. They have hosted local San Diego bands to headliners like Steven Tyler, The Beach Boys, Tribal Seeds, Carnifex, Ace Frehley, POD, The B-52s, The Frights, King Diamond, The Devil Wears Prada, Pierce the Veil, A Day to Remember, Cattle Decapitation and many more! The location's focus is to be a musician's go-to place for rehearsal space, repairs, rentals, music lessons and livestreaming. Learn more about Rock and Roll San Diego by visiting https://www.rockandrollsandiego.com/
About the Autism Society San Diego
The Autism Society is the nation's oldest leading grassroots autism organization and exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. Annually, the Autism Society and it's 76 local affiliates served over half a million individuals impacted by autism through education, advocacy, information and referral services, support, and providing community inclusion and acceptance at the national, state and local levels. Learn more about Autism Society San Diego by visiting https://www.autismsocietysandiego.org.
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