This year, Soundwaves is searching for thirty bands and artists to take part in the Ultimate Bands Contest 2009/10, over three heats in September, October, and November 2009.
The ten winning bands will have the chance to record in a professional recording studio, gain access to useful industry workshops, and one of their tracks will appear on "Sound of the East Coast III".
If you are in a band, or a solo artist, or you know of any talented musicians aged between 11 and 26, who are able to perform at least three original songs, and live in the Suffolk Coastal area, then here's how you enter:
1. Read the criteria for
entry below and check that you are eligible.
2. Visit our myspace photo page,
download the entry form, complete it.
3. Post it to us, along
with your demo (or list where we can listen to it online) at:
Soundwaves c/o Gable House, 26 Albion
Street, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 1BL.
Criteria for entry:
You must be aged between
11-26.
At least two band
members must live in the Suffolk Coastal District (you will be required to
provide evidence of this). For details of qualifying areas, check the map below.
You and/or your band
must be able to perform at least three original songs -strictly no covers!
You / your band must be
unsigned for the duration of the contest.
To check whether you live within the catchment area, please check the map below. If your town or village is on it, or within the boundaries of the map, then you can enter!
The contest is a great opportunity to connect to other musicians in your area, showcase your music, get your music on CD, and gain a more in-depth knowledge of the music industry by taking part in the Soundwaves workshops. If you want to find out more, and see what people are saying about Soundwaves, take a look at some of our previous blog posts where you can read press reviews, see pictures and watch videos of last years events!
Soundwaves aims to bring musical entertainment and opportunity to the Suffolk Coastal area. We area very excited to be running the contest for the third year, and look forward to receiving all your entries.
If you have any questions, please feel free to message the team here, or at suffolksoundwaves@hotmail.com.
Good luck!
Soundwaves Team
Map of Coastal District:
