"Before They Get Famous" is the collective title for a number of auctions, uploaded simultaneously, which aim to showcase some of the highest quality artists on the live music scene from around the world, while raising money for Cancer Research UK (Registered Charity No. 1089464)
The artists involved generously donate a range of items, most often accompanied by beautifully handwritten lyrics, in order to assist this entirely donation funded charity.
The 2007 BTGF ebay auctions go live Monday 6th August. The artists involved include Newton Faulkner, David Ford, Emiliani Torrini, Nine Mile, Tegan & Sara, Story One, Colours Run, Ezio, Liam Frost, Alexis Strum, Amy Smith, The Hush Sound, Touriste, Leya, Gary Dunne, Nell Bryden, Keller, Declan Bennett, and Frank Turner. More information, click the banner above
Artists involved in 2005 included (in no particular order) Glen Phillips, Missy Higgins, Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers, Tom McRae, Five Times August, Matt York, Nizlopi, Polly Paulusma, Justin Rutledge, Ryan Montbleau, Melissa Larkin, and Beccy Owen
More Info:
  -    Official website :: http://www.beforetheygetfamous.com
RECRUITING FOR 2008!
The 2007 roster is full but, if you think you've uncovered a gem, let us know via the official site
As an added incentive, you can now win a Newton Faulker out-of-print demo disc and t-shirt just by signing up to the mailing list!
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