Seal of the cultural competition "ÉPra Cantar", from EPTV Reproduction/EPTV The musical reality show "ÉPra Cantar", from EPTV, promotes an interactive action at North Shopping Barretos this weekend. According to the organization, the initiative is free and invites the public to participate in activities inspired by the country music universe, in addition to competing for exclusive gifts from the program. The activation will take place this Saturday (18th) until 6pm, and on Sunday (19th), from 2pm to 5pm, in a space set up in North Shopping Barretos. ?Click here to follow the g1 Ribeirão e Franca channel on WhatsApp The action precedes the premiere of the reality show, scheduled for July 25th, during the Mais Caminhos program. Service Interactive action 'ÉPra Cantar' ? Date and time: Saturday, from 3pm to 6pm, and Sunday, from 2pm to 5pm ? Location: North Shopping Barretos (Via Conselheiro Antônio Prado, nº 1400, Pedro Cavalini - Barretos) ?? Entrance: free About the reality show In total, eight participants were chosen by the public to be part of the first edition of the reality show. The selection was defined through four polls on g1 that totaled more than 700 thousand votes. In the reality show, the artists will face tests related to performance, interpretation and composition. The ÉPra Cantar judges will decide who will be eliminated until the two finalists are chosen, who will once again depend on the popular vote to compete for victory. The winner of the competition will have the opportunity to perform at the Festa do Peão de Barretos 2026, one of the biggest country events in the country, which takes place from August 20th to 30th. See below the names of those chosen in each of the regions (Campinas, Ribeirão Preto, São Carlos and Sul de Minas): Amanda Rissi (Três Pontas) Born in Três Pontas (MG), Amanda Rissi received her first guitar at the age of 15 and found in the country music the musical style that would define her trajectory. Singing professionally since the age of 18, she cites artists such as Marília Mendonça and Zezé Di Camargo & Luciano among her main influences. His bet in the contest is the song “Aquela sua pega”. 'ÉPra Cantar': listen to the song 'Aquela sua pega', by Amanda Rissi Cesar Santtu (Araraquara) Born in Araraquara (SP), Cesar Santtu says that music has been part of his life since his early years. According to him, at the age of five he was already singing hits by the duo Leandro & Leonardo. Today, at age 38, he works professionally in country music and competes for classification with his own composition "Quem Sabe". 'ÉPra Cantar': listen to the song 'Quem Sabe', by Cesar Santtu Fabíola Beni (São Carlos) Singer, composer and professional guitarist, Fabíola Beni has built a recognized trajectory in Brazilian regional music. Born in Vitória Brasil (SP), she has already received the Inezita Barroso Award, granted by the Legislative Assembly of São Paulo, in addition to being awarded by ProAC. She arrives at the contest with her original song "Lavando". 'ÉPra Cantar': listen to the song 'Lavando', by Fabíola Beni Júlio and Gustavo (Paulínia) The duo's story began in the corridors of a school in Paulínia (SP). At the age of 15, Julio and Gustavo traded books for guitars and began to liven up their breaks with live music. The professional project was born in 2010 and already has four recorded audiovisuals and presentations alongside big names in country music. With 16 years of partnership, they compete with the song "Tempestade". 'ÉPra Cantar': listen to the song 'Tempestade', by Julio and Gustavo Junior San (Itapira) Born in Itapira (SP), Junior San had his first contact with country music at the age of seven, when he performed at parties in the city. Today, at 45 years old, he makes music his profession and covers different styles on stage, without abandoning his passion for the country genre. Composer of the song "Acredita na gente", he is looking for a place in the reality show representing his hometown. 'ÉPra Cantar': listen to the song 'Acredita na gente', by Junior San Marcela Morais (Ribeirão Preto) At 22 years old, Marcela Morais represents a new generation of country music. Born in Pontal (SP), she grew up listening to international pop artists and dreaming of being a singer. Contact with country music came later, encouraged by friends who discovered his musical talent. Today he lives off music and competes in the competition with his own composition "As Meninas da Cidade". 'ÉPra Cantar': listen to the song 'As Menina da Cidade', by Marcela Morais Maria Laura (Pouso Alegre) Born in Itajubá (MG) and currently living in Pouso Alegre (MG), Maria Laura began her musical career in the church. Living with family in the countryside helped strengthen his connection with country music. In search of professional development, he lived for three years in Goiânia, where he participated in recordings and performances alongside maestro Pinocchio. She competes for a spot on the reality show with the song "Love". 'ÉPra Cantar': listen to the song 'Love', by Maria Laura Priscila and Patrícia (Franca) The sisters Priscila and Patrícia were born in São Sebastião do Paraíso (MG), but have lived in Franca (SP) for more than 30 years. They grew up amid the traditions of the countryside and the family's musical influence, especially the Folia de Reis. The duo has existed for eight years and, since 2024, the two have dedicated themselves fully to their artistic careers. The song entered is "Silêncio", written by the artist himself. 'ÉPra Cantar': listen to the song 'Silêncio', by Priscila and Patrícia See more news from the region on g1 Ribeirão Preto and Franca VIDEOS: Everything about Ribeirão Preto, Franca and the region