UK’s biggest battle of the bands and acts competition in Ipswich - Results
The UK’s biggest battle of the bands and acts competition took place in Ipswich at the Corn Exchange this weekend, as the Live and Unsigned Regional Final rolled into town.
The Regional Final brought together the best unsigned acts from Suffolk and beyond, in a bid to make it to the Area Final. Acts are now just one step away from playing the National Grand Final at Live Fest in the O2, London.
The headline act taking to the stage alongside Live and Unsigned Regional Finalists in Ipswich were former Live and Unsigned 2010 finalists Crumbs for Comfort who entertained the audience with their blend of folk rock. The Band have gone from strength to strength since their success in the competition last year and have just released their first EP titled The Good In You.
Judges presiding over the Ipswich Regional Final included Rupert Matthews of Monkey Puzzle House Recordings, Joe Bailey of Punch Studios, Jenny Lock from LoveMusic 24 and the Ipswich Evening Star, Steve Hawthorn from Grapevine Magazine and International Singer jennie Cassidy.
With so much talent, it was difficult for the judges to make a decision and the successful acts that are through to the Area Final are listed below. Congratulations to those that made it through to the Area Final on Sunday 15th May 2011 at the Towngate Theatre, Basildon!
Regional Final Winners
Luke Burr
Exposure Award – There will be an award for the act with the largest quantity and best quality of submitted publicity material in relation to the competition. The act with the most press cuttings or recorded radio interviews on each Regional Final day will win a prize. As the winner of the prize at the Ipswich Regional finals was a band, they will receive a free Blackstar HT-5 half-stack amplifier with head and cab. This goes to; INtuition
For those acts who didn’t get through the Regional Finals, don’t forget to use your Wildcard! All acts have been given a Wildcard in the form of a national public vote. There are two places up for grabs and just two weeks to make your mark, so keep an eye out on the website and get voting for one of those last Area Final spots!
Finally, thanks to all of those who came out in their droves to support the unsigned talent of Ipswich – we can’t wait to see you at the Area Finals in Basildon on Sunday 15th May!
Industry Judges
Jimi Savage
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