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Howdy!  
 

DMS is excited to share a unique experience and opportunity with you that is taking place this spring in our own backyard!  We will be hosting a DMS Backyard Exploration to the Hear Me Out Song & Poetry Festival in downtown Bryan on April 18th, 2026, and we want you to be part of it.
 

It is important to note that being part of the event can be bigger than just attending. You also have the opportunity to participate in the event's Hear Me Out: Song and Poetry Contest.  Here is what you need to know:
 

What They’re Looking For:
Original songs or poetry that blend your personal journey and honest emotions with themes of resilience, healing, and growth.
 

Key Information:
• Host: Roots Psychotherapy
• Entry Deadline: December 31, 2025
• Cost: FREE to enter
• Eligibility: Open to all

Selected artists will:
• Receive a small honorarium
• Be featured at the 2026 Hear Me Out Music & Poetry Festival

Why Enter?
• Share your creative voice through themes inspired by real human experiences of strength, challenge, and transformation
• Support awareness and community through music and poetry
• Connect with fellow artists and students
• Gain public recognition—including a chance to be featured live at a real festival

It’s completely FREE to enter!

How to Enter:
Visit www.rootspsychotherapy.com/event/hear-me-out for submission forms and full contest details.
Have questions? See the website or use the QR code for more info.
Whether you enter the contest or not, we would love for you to join us for the DMS Backyard Exploration to the festival in April!  We will send more details about logistics as the date gets closer.
Feel free to share this opportunity with your friends. We hope you will participate and also join us in celebrating creative voices and self-expression!