#HolyroodRocks regional heats get underway

The Holyrood Rocks Inverness heat will be held at the Spectrum Centre, 1B Margaret Street, Inverness on Saturday 3 October from 8pm to 10.30pm.   

Holyrood Rocks aims to encourage young people’s engagement in the political process, particularly among 16 and 17 year olds, who have been given the right to vote in Scottish Parliamentary and local elections.  By showcasing young musical talent whilst relaying the importance of democratic rights and the significance of the right to vote, Holyrood Rocks hopes to encourage voter engagement in Scotland.  More information can be found by visiting

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/visitandlearn/88898.aspx

Throughout October, the Parliament in conjunction with the Scottish Political and Cultural Partnership will hold 8 regional heats across Scotland.  One band/act from each regional heat will go through to the final at the Scottish Parliament on Saturday 31 October.