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

Do you think social networking is useful to Promoting your Music?
Absolutely 

Rock Links:I see you are a Band of many words!

How did your first gig go?
The first time we (Jimmy, Jesse, and Warren) played with Brennan  we didn’t have the ability to rehearse.  So taking a few hours to listen to the tracks, we showed up at the gig and played through the set without ever playing it together.   It went well considering, but sounds much better now…

How did you get your first gig?
From a local bar owner who listened to our music online

What is the on problem you feel is holding your music career back?
Exposure.  As I said earlier we always receive a positive response from the listener,  just need more of them!

Which Band/Artist are you embarrassed to admit you like listening to? 
…Brennan really enjoys a good dose of Adult Contemporary Female Pop Stars…

For more information on Monarch check out myspace.com/monarch.band

What qualities do you think artists need?
Toni: Patience, determination and ability to withstand alcoholic beverages. Loads of all

What is your definition of a well written song? 
Antti: Catchy & dramatic melody with intensive lyrics
Olli: If you write a brilliant song and it´s widely covered, but none of the new versions get even close to the original rendition, I think then it is well written and impossible to be arranged better.

What do you think of talent competitions?
Toni: You mean Idols, X-Factor and such? Effortless money for labels.
Hape: They waste many really good talents by making them sing crappy songs.

What part of being a Musician/Band do you like most? 
Simo: Playing live. Studio sessions. Hanging out with the boys. Touring. The whole thing!
Antti: I agree! 
Toni: Playing live is pretty much the best you can do with your pants on..
Olli: ..or off

How did you get your first gig? 
Olli: DIY, We organized our own party and played there.
 
How did your first gig go? 
Toni: Oh my god! We played it through with great enthusiasm no doubt but it’s embarrassing to watch it now though. Hopefully it never ever finds it way to YouTube.

Who is your favorite upcoming artist?
Simo: Tuonas Skopa: http://www.myspace.com/tuomasskopa(sorry, it’s in Finnish

For more information and to listen to some tracks from the Spyro please visit www.myspace.com/thespyro

Scribble: App has been designed and developed by digital media agency Scribble: The first App version is an interactive communication tool for music artists, musicians and bands.

With their very own branded iPhone Application, artists, musicians and bands have the power to create a unique user experience and stronger connection with fans and followers, ultimately increasing exposure.

The Scribble: App which costs £499 can be created, built and placed on the iPhone App store in under one week by a team of music and technology specialists.

It performs as a multiple platform application helping to instantly stream music (which can be purchased on iTunes), feature video content and images, syndicate social media activity, promote events, sell tickets, send alerts and sell exclusive content to a captive audience, as well as attract new fans.

Other options include ‘Push Alerts’, which delivers instant news to fans regarding new tour dates, concerts, gigs and events, appearing on their mobile screen – keeping them permanently in the loop. An additional bolt-on called ‘VIP Area’ offers exclusive content to include big news announcements, secret location gigs, back stage footage and VIP competitions.

With over 3 billion Apps downloaded to 14 million iPhones, and 4.5 billion mobiles used worldwide, mobile technology will soon be the dominant delivery mechanism for content and entertainment.

The revolutionary new Scribble: App which will also soon be available for the Android market, provides the ultimate platform for artists and bands to take promotion to another level broadening their exposure to the people that really matter – the audience.

Scribble is also currently developing the Scribble: App for music festivals; watch this space…

For media enquiries, App info, and further information please contact David Mitchell at Scribble: on 07952 545 536 / 0845 871 8011 info@scribbleuk.com

For more information check out www.scribbleuk.com

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

Events and music go hand in hand so Broccoli Events has an advantage on the rest with sister company Broccoli Music feeding them the best emerging artists on the scene. Companies want links into the youth market and thats what Broccoli Events has the ability to offer. Companies like XFM and Nokia were using Broccoli Music’s connection with bands and the scene that comes with them to link to the youth market and this is a valuble tool that Broccoli Events has to offer to clients.

So what do they do? They do parties, that’s what they’re known for, be it a private party, after show party, brand launch or beyond. They work closely with you developing ideas and designing an event package that ticks all the boxes.

What else is different? They have access to a network of affiliates, all of which are proven industry professionals, so whatever the event requires they can put together a specialist team.

Broccoli Events are always on the look out to add to their team of affiliates so check out the website and get in touch.

Broccolievents.com

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Visitors to the event need to head to the stand of leading technology brand, Avid where they can
become a pop star for the day, powered by Avid Pro Tools – the software used in top studios
around the world. You can record your own or a karaoke style song – with or without instruments, as
backing tracks can be supplied.

The Avid stand at The Gadget Show is based around a mobile audio recording and video editing
suite, housed in a 1960’s USA airstream caravan, better known as the Rockhopper Studio.
Visitors will climb aboard the sensational Rockhopper where their song will be recorded and mixed
professionally on a Pro Tools system, and filmed and edited using Avid Pinnacle Studio video
editing software.

This fantastic experience is powered by international giant, Avid who create the technology behind
the most listened to, most watched, and most loved media in the world. Their digital audio and video
solutions, from films you see on the big screen, to personal audio you chose at home; have earned
them hundreds of awards.

If you’re already a ticket holder to this sold-out 60,000 capacity event, then simply head to the Avid
stand for a chance of taking part. But if you’d like the chance to attend and be a pop star for the day,
there are 6 exclusive spots available, which you can bag by heading to the Rockhopper Facebook
page http://j.mp/AvidComp and signing up.

Rockhopper has been on a national search for singers and musicians through The Talent Tour,
powered by Avid. Could you be the next artist they’re looking for? There are some fantastic prizes up
for grabs, so check out the competition now! http://j.mp/AvidComp
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Event info:
Avid @ The Gadget Show LIVE
7-11th April 2010
The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Weds 13:00-17:30
Thurs-Sun 09:30-17:30

Links:
http://www.maudio.co.uk/gadgetshow
http://www.maudio.co.uk/gadgetshow
http://www.gadgetshowlive.net

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

Shudderwall is a French trio: 2 brothers and 1 sister. After playing in pubs in Nice (Southern France) and neighbourhood, Shudderwall shopped a demo to producers.

Among them : Scott Mathews, famous producer based in Mill Valley, San Francisco. He has produced, recorded or performed with many reknown artists such as Mick Jagger, Barbra Streisand, Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, John Lee Hooker, George Harrison, Joe Satriani, The Beach Boys and Neil Young. Impressed by the demo, he flew to Nice in August 2007, to record and produce 11 of Shudderwall’s songs.

Shudderwall album was mixed and mastered in Scott’s studio, Tiki Town, in San Francisco.

Since January 2008, Shudderwall has been distributed by BELIEVE (www.believe.fr), the leading digital distribution company in Europe for artists and labels.

Shudderwall plays shows in France, Italy, England.
The band appears in the media(radios, TV, webzines, press) in France, Italy, Monaco, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Spain, England, Tunisia, Slovenia, Canada, India, China, USA (Seattle, Virginia, Alabama, Massachusetts, Ohio, Indiana, New York, Missouri, Texas, California,…)

www.myspace.com/shudderwall

With extensive experience in touring, performing and topping the charts, Noddy will be bringing his wealth of experience to the judging panel at the Live and Unsigned Festival this year. Beginning his career at the tender age of 7, Noddy began singing in working men’s clubs and joined a band. He left school at 16 to become a professional musician and after working with several bands, he eventually joined forces with Dave Hill, Don Powell and Jim Lea to form The N’Betweens. The group performed world wide, playing a mixture of RnB, soul and Motown to packed out crowds.

It was in 1969 when Noddy and the band shot to stardom, as they met up with ex-Animals bass player Chas Chandler, who also produced and managed Jimi Hendrix. Changing their name to Slade, the band were catapulted to success during the glam rock era of the 70’s and 80’s.

Noddy’s vocals fronted over 40 hit singles, including six number ones. They released over 20 albums during their career, four reaching the number one spot in the UK and to this date, Slade are the biggest selling UK singles group of the seventies. Noddy composed the majority of the songs, including the hugely successful Merry Xmas Everybody, which was re-released in 2006. It sold over one million copies when it was first released and has been released every decade since 1973.

Although Noddy left the band in 1991, their legacy still lives on as artists today continue to cover their classic tracks including Oasis, James Blunt and Girls Aloud.

A spokesperson for Live and Unsigned commented, “Noddy’s experience in the music industry will undoubtedly be invaluable on the judging panel. He knows exactly what it’s like to be on the road touring and performing to sell out crowds, and he’s enjoyed huge chart success. He has bundles of knowledge on how to make it in the industry, and we’re sure acts in the competition will be excited to hear he’s on the panel!”

Nowadays, Noddy is always popping up on television and radio and recently presented an award at the 2010 Brit Awards. He has his own radio show in Los Angeles and New York and regularly contributes to BBC Radio 2.

For more information on Live and Unsigned please visit Liveandunsigned.uk.com