Sheffield rappers call for young people to take part in competition that could help kickstart their music career

Pattern and Push is a talent competition presented by Hope Works, which launched on December 8.

It is hosted by rappers Coco and Seppy and provides a platform for those aged 14 and older in the region - whatever background, belief or orientation - to showcase their musical talents.

Coco - who has collaborated with the likes of AJ Tracey to name a few - said: “I never had opportunities like Pattern & Push growing up so to help the youth prosper in a positive way is such a joy!”

Seppy - part of the duo Deuxes - added: “The young people in our city have bags of talent, but just need the push to really take it seriously! Knowing that I’m able to do that for someone else is really exciting and I can’t wait to see what comes from being part of this!”

There is said to be ‘loads of great talent coming in’ so far but there is a final push to get more young people involved with the project which has positive messaging at its core.

Those interested should record a short video or audio clip of themselves and upload it to YouTube or other similar platform.

A link to this should be included in the application form, which can be found on the Pattern and Push website.

Coco and Seppy will guide successful applicants through a series of masterclasses with music industry professionals, where they will hone their skills, ‘pattern’ up their lyrics and perform in front of the Pattern and Push team.

A panel of expert judges will decide which contestants go through to the next stage.

If successful, they will record their tracks in a professional studio and showcase their talents at a live ‘push’ event from Hope Works, after which a winner will be selected.

The winner of the competition will film a professional music video and gain marketing support from Pattern and Push, Hope Works and their partners to help kickstart their career.

The deadline for submissions is December 28.

For more information and to apply, visit: www.patternandpush.com

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