The University Board Singer-Songwriter contest “EIU’s Rising Star” will take place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the 7th Street Underground in the Martin Luther King Jr. University Union.

Danny Turano, the vice chair for the University Board, said the competitors will be performing pieces that they wrote for audience members. 

“It allows students to get their voice out there (and) to do something they are passionate about,” Turano said. 

Turano said it is a good event to see what other students can do.

“I think it’s going to be a great event for students to get their songs heard and the their voice out to the campus to show what they can do,” Turano said.

The competitors will be judged on creativity, performance, as well as other areas.

The winner of the competition will receive a music package that includes free studio time with professional musician and a free photo shoot.

“It’s a great event for those who are trying to get into the music business,” Turano said.