The Bitter Jester Music Festival (BJMF) is the Midwest's largest professional music competition for emerging musicians (bands and solo artists alike). BJMF supports and promotes young and up-and-coming talent from across the Midwest (typically aged 12-21). The competition / concert series is built on a strong foundation of community and emboldening and empowering young performers at a critical time in their social and artistic development. Applications can be found at bit.ly/bjmfapp