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Singer/songwriter Sam Sanderson from Bristol is hoping to follow in fellow Bristol Singer Beth Rowlys footsteps after being given the big thumbs up by judges at the Live and Unsigned auditions. Along with the other most impressive acts at auditions, Sam has made it through and will now be performing at the live stages of Live and Unsigned 2009.
Competing against hundreds of auditionees on the day and over 10,000 nationally, Sam has now been given an opportunity to prove that she is the best in the region. Those who made it through the auditions will now take part in a live head to head battle in front of hundreds of audience members and a professional judging panel to win a place in the next round.
Live and Unsigned is a national music competition for unsigned acts to compete live. With over 10,000 registrations in 2008 it is the biggest music talent search for original acts in the UK. Live and Unsigned’s popularity comes from its reputation for encouraging originality. The acts taking part are commended for doing their own thing; being individual, original and performing their own genre and style live!
One contestant who has evidently caught the judge’s eyes is local talent Sam Sanderson, who is now competing for a place in the National finals with the possibility of grabbing that break through recording contract.
The competition has winners in categories of Indie, Urban, Pop/Acoustic and Metal, with the overall winner of the competition being offered a Recording and management contract with Future Music with an investment of up to £20,000 to release their single. The winners will be crowned the UK's best Live and Unsigned acts in front of a capacity crowd, including many record company A&R and other entertainment professionals from within the music industry.
The winners will be thrust into the media spotlight through television, radio and the press and furthermore all winners will all be invited on the UK Live and Unsigned Tour. The tour involves as many as 100 gigs across the UK including the chance to perform live at some well known festivals. Last year’s winners, Kiddo 360, have already gone on to win an award at the Vodafone Live Awards in October of last year, alongside the likes of The Ting Tings, Primal Scream and Kate Nash.
Sam made it through the auditions in Bristol amongst hundreds that queued patiently for their turn in front of the Judges. Sam is now preparing for the Live stages where she will compete amongst other hopefuls in their Live show on the Sunday 26th April 2009 at St Georges, Bristol for a place in the Area Final on Sunday 3rd May 2009.