Posts tagged music competition
Open Mic UK Audition are in Full Swing
Aug 19th
Thousands of unsigned singers entered last year and this year it’s set to be even bigger! Open Mic UK is the national music competition for singers and solo artists in the UK and auditions are in full swing!
2010 auditions kicked off at the start of August and are travelling across the country in the search for the UK’s best singers, singer/songwriters, rappers and vocalists. It’s open to all genres, so whether you’re into RnB, Rap, Acoustic, Pop or Classical – Open Mic UK has it all! Acts can perform either covers or original material and they’ll be invited to a live audition in front of the judging panel.
Those who make it through the audition stage will go on to perform across the UK in live shows, in front of a live audience and judging panel, for the chance to sing at the Grand Final at the 02 in London. The panel is made up of industry insiders, A&R, vocal coaches and guest celebrities.
There are plenty of opportunities to win prizes throughout the competition. There’s over £50, 000 worth of prizes up for grabs and the winning act will be offered a recording and management contract to develop their music and release their single. Competing acts will also have the chance to perform live in some of the best music venues in the country.
The competition is divided into age categories; Under 18, 18-24 and 25 and over. All types of singers, vocal performers, groups and acoustic singer/songwriters are invited to enter Open Mic UK. It’s all about finding an act that has the ability to become a professional recording artist.
So, if you think you’ve got what it takes, get on the mic for Open Mic UK 2010!
For dates, venues and more information go to www.openmic.co.uk
The Lottery Winners Shine At Live and Unsigned Festival
Jul 19th
Full to the brim with the best unsigned music from across the UK, thousands of music fans were bopping along to fresh music at the Live and Unsigned Festival this weekend.
The best under the radar artists took to the stage at the Indig02 in London on Saturday 10th July for the chance to be crowned the winner of Live and Unsigned 2010, and it was The Lottery Winners from Leigh who eventually took home the title!
The Lottery Winners battled it out in live auditions and live heats across the country to eventually take away the top spot. They were crowned the UK’s best Live and Unsigned Act on the main stage of the Festival in front of a sold out crowd and an array of industry judges.
Representatives from the music industry were out in force to meet enthusiastic newcomers at the Grand Final of Live and Unsigned, the biggest unsigned music competition in the UK for original artists.
Over 10, 000 acts entered the competition this year, and the Grand Final saw the cream of the UK’s unsigned talent showcase their music in front of thousands of audience members and the judging panel which included Slade’s legendary front man Noddy Holder, Radio 1’s Annie Nightingale, Kerrang’s Alex Baker and RnB star Shola Ama.
The Festival played host to an eclectic mix of artists, with four genre categories performing throughout the day including Rock, Indie, Alternative and Pop/Acoustic/Urban. Category winners included rock band Underline The Sky, acoustic act Sam Garrett and alternative group We Beat The System. But the judges, alongside an energised audience, voted Indie band The Lottery Winners as the overall winner. Their winners package includes a management and recording contract, development of a clothing brand, publicity package and UK tour.
Chris Grayston, judge on the night and head of A&R at Future Music commented ‘The standard this year was fantastic. The competition has grown year on year, and this year has to be the biggest yet. The talent has improved, there have been some fantastic prizes up for grabs, invaluable development opportunities and Grand Finalists played on stage at the best live music venue in the country, the 02 in London. It was a great end to a great year. I am confident we have chosen the right winner. I am looking forward to next year’s competition and working with The Lottery Winners and I’m sure we’re going to be seeing a lot more of them.’
With over 30, 000 registrations in the last three years, Live and Unsigned has cemented its place on the UK music scene as the largest unsigned music competition for under the radar, original artists. The competitions popularity comes from its reputation for encouraging originality and it’ss open to all unsigned acts regardless of genre, so it’s got something for everyone!
Live and Unsigned 2011 auditions begin again in January 2011 and will be travelling across the UK. For more information go to www.LiveandUnsigned.Uk.com Auditions for Future Music’s National competition for solo singers ‘Open Mic UK’ start in August 2010 Openmicuk.co.uk
Check out The Lottery Winners MySpace at; Myspace.com/thelotterywinnersmusic
Unsigned between the age of 16 – 25? Want some Free Recording time?
May 27th
30 Tracks, 30 days, 1 Great opportunity
Are you an unsigned artist between 16-25 years old?
Keen to work with great producers?
Would you jump at the chance to record your music for free?
EMI and the Roundhouse have teamed up once again for 30/30 in 2010. Every day this September, we’re offering 30 artists/bands one free day of recording time in the EMI Studio at the Roundhouse. If you’ve got a track ready to record, then we’ll provide you with a top producer and you’ll walk away with a professional recording. You’ll also have the chance to put your questions to a panel of EMI experts, so by the end of the month you’ll have your finished tune and an insight into the music industry.
All applicants MUST:
• be aged 16-25 years old
• be ready to record a track
• be able to attend 3 key dates:
1. 30/30 Launch Night – 18 August
2. one day recording session (TBC September)
3. Industry panel discussion – 13 October
GET STARTED… Download the 30/30 application form at www.roundhouse.org.uk/3030 then complete and return to roundhouse.studios@roundhouse.org.uk
THEN… Upload your track via Soundcloud www.soundcloud.com/roundhouseldn – remember to clearly label your track with artist name & song title
DEADLINE: 16 JULY 2010
Successful applicants will be notified by 30 July 2010. If you are not contacted by this date, regrettably you haven’t been selected for this scheme, but your details will be kept on record for other opportunities of this kind.
Find 30/30 on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Roundhouse-3030-2010/121989224490777?ref=ts#!/pages/Roundhouse-3030-2010/121989224490777?ref=ts
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Samsung Mobile Live Launch Monte Battle of the Bands Music Competition
May 17th
Samsung launches live music talent show at venues across the UK
Samsung Mobile L!ve today announced the launch of ‘Monte Battle of the Bands’ – showcasing the best in live regional music talent from the UK. Unsigned bands will get the chance to play the gig of their lives and they’ll need to pull out their most rock’n’roll dance moves and best guitar strums to win the ultimate prize – studio time worth up to £10,000 to record their own album tracks.
‘Monte Battle of the Bands’ will give unsigned bands the chance to perform in their home regions in front of a Samsung Mobile L!ve audience.
Those wishing to enter should sign up at www.montemobilelive.com and submit a video of their band performing – the best talent will then be invited to battle against each other and have their performances uploaded to the web site after the events. The public will then vote online to decide the overall winners who will receive £10,000 of production time at well renowned recording studio.
All those who vote on line for their favourite band will have the chance to download exclusive Monte Battle of the Bands content for free, once the winners have been announced.
The events will be taking place at the following shopping centres:
Westfield – Merry Hill, Dudley: 22nd – 23rd May
Middleton Hall, The Centre: MK, Milton Keynes – 29th – 30th May
Manchester Arndale: 5th – 6th June
The brand new Samsung Monte has full social networking applications including Facebook, Twitter and MySpace, allowing users to access their favourite bands profiles whenever and wherever they choose.
Advanced Instant Messaging capabilities mean users have access to all their friends at the touch of a screen. Available to buy now, the Monte comes in orange and graphite, or a black and silver design.
The first twenty people (aged 16 or over) on each day to purchase a Monte handset from any of the retailers in the Mobile L!ve shopping centre venues, will receive £50 worth of See vouchers.
Terms and conditions for Monte Battle of the Bands
Bands entering must have more than one person and all members must be aged 18 or over
Winners will be selected by a public on-line vote
No purchase necessary to enter
Full terms and conditions can be found at: www.montemobilelive.com
Want to warm up the crowd for Eric Clapton and Mark Knopfler infront of thousands of people?
May 6th
I’m guessing you would? Luckily LG are offering a fantastic opportunity to warm up the audience before headline acts such as Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Steve Winwood and John Mayer take to the stage. The selected winners will have the opportunity to play their stuff in the forumLive, the Arena’s fantastic Pre/Post show entertainment space that can hold upto 6000 people and on a full house concert has traffic of more than 15000 people. The first Event on the 18th of May will see Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton followed by Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits on the 23rd of May and ending finally with the international superstar that is John Mayer on the 24th of May.
For more information and to enter please check out http://www.lgblog.co.uk/2010/04/5983/
Unsigned Talent Discovered at The Gadget Show Live
Apr 21st
Last week, The Gadget Show LIVE took place at the NEC in Birmingham, where the exhibit stand of international technology leader AVID and Rockhopper Studios, came away having discovered some very interesting musical talent.
At the AVID stand, up ‘n’ coming bands, singers, and songwriters boarded the Rockhopper 1960’s airstream caravan to record a track and video. The Rockhopper studio is powered on AVID Pro Tools – a professional software system used in top studios all over the World.
The result of the show was the discovery of four excellent bands: The Hold Up, Tom Dibbs, This Eden and A bit Too Far.
One of these lucky bands now has the chance to win a Rockhopper four song EP package, and two AVID software packages; Pro Tools Recording Studio and Pinnacle Studio HD.
All they need is your vote. Which band do you think cuts the mustard? Place your vote now http://j.mp/AvidComp
Voting closes Wednesday 28th April at midnight. Winner will be announced on Thursday 29th April.
If you’re an unsigned band or just someone with a penchant for singing, keep an eye on Rockhopper’s Talent Tour schedule as you too could get the chance to take part in this amazing experience thetalenttour.co.uk
The Talent Tour sets out to discover Musicians and Singers across the Country
Mar 29th
THE TALENT TOUR. …another exciting experience brought to you by TopoftheOx..First stop SWINDON
The Talent Tour is the drive to discover musicians and singers across the country – and is seeking participants in YOUR area! The tour kicks off in Swindon over the Easter and there are a few more spaces left!
Hauling the tried-and-tested ‘battle of the bands’ concept into the 21st Century, The Talent Tour is based in and around a professional recording studio housed within a 27-foot-long vintage Airstream caravan. Armed with multiple TV screens, a PA system and an array of quality musical instruments, we can bring a unique environment and a truly innovative musical experience – straight to you!
Contestants will be photographed by a professional photographer and recorded inside the Rockhopper Studio, with every moment filmed and broadcast live to the crowd outside. All contestants will then be able to relive the fruits of their labours with an individual copy of their recording and an HD YouTube video, which will be later uploaded for members of the public to judge. Once voting has finished, each entrant will be entered into a national chart with the chance to win a recording deal.
The Talent Tour is the talent contest where everyone wins! Recordings, HD YouTube videos, the chance to buy mastered CDs, DVDs and promo-packs, and an all-round unforgettable experience.
To book your slot on the tour, visit www.thetalenttour.co.uk or ring 0845 6800605
