Enter the Next Big Thing Competition!
Is your band this year's Next Big Thing?!
The Next Big Thing is back for 2014! Hell yeah!
The Next Big Thing is Future Radio's competition for new and emerging musical acts from the East of England. With previous winners such as Ed Sheeran, The Kabeedies, Raevennan Husbandes and last year’s winner The Thinking Men, the competition is set to launch again from Monday 4th August; with acts able to submit entries until Friday 2nd September.
This year, Future Radio will again be working closely with us and OPEN live venue to bring back the competition for what will be its 10th year. Future Radio is pleased to announce a new partnership with Norwich Sound & Vision 2014. http://norwichsoundandvision.co.uk/festival/
We’ll be hosting the online entry system for the competition, whilst OPEN will be providing the venue for the two semi-finals in Sept (20th & 27th), as well as the final in October in the spectacular OPEN auditorium. The final will be part of the Norwich Sound & Vision week here in Norwich, offering all those that get through to the final a fantastic opportunity to perform in front of music industry professionals coming to Norwich for the Festival.
Future Radio Station Manager, Daniele Fisichella, commented: “Last year’s Next Big Thing was such a success, I’m excited to announce the launch of this year’s competition. Future Radio’s Next Big Thing is the best up and coming music competition in the Eastern region, with a list of former winners who speak for themselves. I hope that last year’s winner The Thinking Men , may well go on to be as successful as Ed Sheeran, who won in 2008.”
Live Music Manager at OPEN, Rick Lennox, believes the importance of Future Radio’s ‘Next Big Thing’ to the region’s musical talent can’t be overstated: “It is not easy getting noticed these days so even by reaching the Semi Finals of the competition an act gains valuable awareness; playing in front of music fans, local promoters, journalists, and fellow musicians.”
Outline Magazine is chuffed to play a continuing role in the discovery of the region’s Next Big Thing. You don't have to look beyond our own regional limits to find staggering talent and musicians with national and international potential. Future Radio’s Next Big Thing brings that talent to the surface, to the attention of new fans and a wider recognition, which they deserve.
The Next Big Thing is open to all musicians – based in Norfolk or Suffolk - who can enter for a chance to win a host of prizes, including; a slot at Homegrown Festival in 2015, studio sessions at Future Studios of Norwich & OPEN studios, a professional photoshoot from JMA Photography, and a poster and flyer package worth £100 from Premier Print – with more prizes set to be announced soon.
HOW TO ENTER:
Register your band on this very website right here from 4th August.
At the top right of our homepage you should see a Login / Sign Up Now box. Click Sign Up now and fill in your details, with the answer to Number 2. Account being Band / Musician
- Fill in your band details, and under ‘genre’, as well as selecting which genres best describe your band, ALSO SELECT genre ‘Next Big Thing’.
- Confirm and then check your email account to activate your membership (check spam folders if you can't see it). Click on the link in the email, then log in with the details you've chosen, again at the top right of the site.
- It should say Hi [Band Name]. Click on your band name, and you should see tabs below incl. Details, Media, Profile etc.
- ‘Details’: what you have already submitted ’Media’: click Manage Media to add images and video URLS; either upload files from your computer, or add Video URL from Youtube, for example. ’ Profile’: Ignore the 'Introduction', and move straight on to adding Text - if you want to tell us about yourself - or ‘Embed’. This is essential if you want your entry to be counted in the competition. Please embed music, at least one track, but bear in mind we will only listen to a max of 3 tracks. PLEASE ONLY ADD ORIGINAL TRACKS, NOT COVERS. You can embed code from lots of different music sites, e.g. SoundCloud, BandCamp and more, which are all free. If you have trouble with this, please email lizz@outlineonline.co.uk.
-‘Listings’: Please feel free to add your gig dates in, but this is not essential for the competition. These will also be added to next month's magazine.
-‘My Tab’: This is a custom tab for you to use for extra information. For example, if you wanted a tab to tell us about your releases, you would rename Custom Tab to 'Releases' and then add a text box or embed some info.
- ‘View Profile’: See your profile live on the site.
- We will be notified when you have added your band, and we will accept all submissions up until September 2nd.
Please note that if your band is already on Outlineonline.co.uk and you want to enter the competition, you will simply need to add 'Next Big Thing' as one of your band genres.
Please email lizz@outlineonline.co.uk if you have any problems with your application!
The Next Big Thing is back for 2014! Hell yeah!
The Next Big Thing is Future Radio's competition for new and emerging musical acts from the East of England. With previous winners such as Ed Sheeran, The Kabeedies, Raevennan Husbandes and last year’s winner The Thinking Men, the competition is set to launch again from Monday 4th August; with acts able to submit entries until Friday 2nd September.
This year, Future Radio will again be working closely with us and OPEN live venue to bring back the competition for what will be its 10th year. Future Radio is pleased to announce a new partnership with Norwich Sound & Vision 2014. http://norwichsoundandvision.co.uk/festival/
We’ll be hosting the online entry system for the competition, whilst OPEN will be providing the venue for the two semi-finals in Sept (20th & 27th), as well as the final in October in the spectacular OPEN auditorium. The final will be part of the Norwich Sound & Vision week here in Norwich, offering all those that get through to the final a fantastic opportunity to perform in front of music industry professionals coming to Norwich for the Festival.
Future Radio Station Manager, Daniele Fisichella, commented: “Last year’s Next Big Thing was such a success, I’m excited to announce the launch of this year’s competition. Future Radio’s Next Big Thing is the best up and coming music competition in the Eastern region, with a list of former winners who speak for themselves. I hope that last year’s winner The Thinking Men , may well go on to be as successful as Ed Sheeran, who won in 2008.”
Live Music Manager at OPEN, Rick Lennox, believes the importance of Future Radio’s ‘Next Big Thing’ to the region’s musical talent can’t be overstated: “It is not easy getting noticed these days so even by reaching the Semi Finals of the competition an act gains valuable awareness; playing in front of music fans, local promoters, journalists, and fellow musicians.”
Outline Magazine is chuffed to play a continuing role in the discovery of the region’s Next Big Thing. You don't have to look beyond our own regional limits to find staggering talent and musicians with national and international potential. Future Radio’s Next Big Thing brings that talent to the surface, to the attention of new fans and a wider recognition, which they deserve.
The Next Big Thing is open to all musicians – based in Norfolk or Suffolk - who can enter for a chance to win a host of prizes, including; a slot at Homegrown Festival in 2015, studio sessions at Future Studios of Norwich & OPEN studios, a professional photoshoot from JMA Photography, and a poster and flyer package worth £100 from Premier Print – with more prizes set to be announced soon.
HOW TO ENTER:
Register your band on this very website right here from 4th August.
At the top right of our homepage you should see a Login / Sign Up Now box. Click Sign Up now and fill in your details, with the answer to Number 2. Account being Band / Musician
- Fill in your band details, and under ‘genre’, as well as selecting which genres best describe your band, ALSO SELECT genre ‘Next Big Thing’.
- Confirm and then check your email account to activate your membership (check spam folders if you can't see it). Click on the link in the email, then log in with the details you've chosen, again at the top right of the site.
- It should say Hi [Band Name]. Click on your band name, and you should see tabs below incl. Details, Media, Profile etc.
- ‘Details’: what you have already submitted ’Media’: click Manage Media to add images and video URLS; either upload files from your computer, or add Video URL from Youtube, for example. ’ Profile’: Ignore the 'Introduction', and move straight on to adding Text - if you want to tell us about yourself - or ‘Embed’. This is essential if you want your entry to be counted in the competition. Please embed music, at least one track, but bear in mind we will only listen to a max of 3 tracks. PLEASE ONLY ADD ORIGINAL TRACKS, NOT COVERS. You can embed code from lots of different music sites, e.g. SoundCloud, BandCamp and more, which are all free. If you have trouble with this, please email lizz@outlineonline.co.uk.
-‘Listings’: Please feel free to add your gig dates in, but this is not essential for the competition. These will also be added to next month's magazine.
-‘My Tab’: This is a custom tab for you to use for extra information. For example, if you wanted a tab to tell us about your releases, you would rename Custom Tab to 'Releases' and then add a text box or embed some info.
- ‘View Profile’: See your profile live on the site.
- We will be notified when you have added your band, and we will accept all submissions up until September 2nd.
Please note that if your band is already on Outlineonline.co.uk and you want to enter the competition, you will simply need to add 'Next Big Thing' as one of your band genres.
Please email lizz@outlineonline.co.uk if you have any problems with your application!
The Next Big Thing is back for 2014! Hell yeah!
The Next Big Thing is Future Radio's competition for new and emerging musical acts from the East of England. With previous winners such as Ed Sheeran, The Kabeedies, Raevennan Husbandes and last year’s winner The Thinking Men, the competition is set to launch again from Monday 4th August; with acts able to submit entries until Friday 2nd September.
This year, Future Radio will again be working closely with us and OPEN live venue to bring back the competition for what will be its 10th year. Future Radio is pleased to announce a new partnership with Norwich Sound & Vision 2014. http://norwichsoundandvision.co.uk/festival/
We’ll be hosting the online entry system for the competition, whilst OPEN will be providing the venue for the two semi-finals in Sept (20th & 27th), as well as the final in October in the spectacular OPEN auditorium. The final will be part of the Norwich Sound & Vision week here in Norwich, offering all those that get through to the final a fantastic opportunity to perform in front of music industry professionals coming to Norwich for the Festival.
Future Radio Station Manager, Daniele Fisichella, commented: “Last year’s Next Big Thing was such a success, I’m excited to announce the launch of this year’s competition. Future Radio’s Next Big Thing is the best up and coming music competition in the Eastern region, with a list of former winners who speak for themselves. I hope that last year’s winner The Thinking Men , may well go on to be as successful as Ed Sheeran, who won in 2008.”
Live Music Manager at OPEN, Rick Lennox, believes the importance of Future Radio’s ‘Next Big Thing’ to the region’s musical talent can’t be overstated: “It is not easy getting noticed these days so even by reaching the Semi Finals of the competition an act gains valuable awareness; playing in front of music fans, local promoters, journalists, and fellow musicians.”
Outline Magazine is chuffed to play a continuing role in the discovery of the region’s Next Big Thing. You don't have to look beyond our own regional limits to find staggering talent and musicians with national and international potential. Future Radio’s Next Big Thing brings that talent to the surface, to the attention of new fans and a wider recognition, which they deserve.
The Next Big Thing is open to all musicians – based in Norfolk or Suffolk - who can enter for a chance to win a host of prizes, including; a slot at Homegrown Festival in 2015, studio sessions at Future Studios of Norwich & OPEN studios, a professional photoshoot from JMA Photography, and a poster and flyer package worth £100 from Premier Print – with more prizes set to be announced soon.
HOW TO ENTER:
Register your band on this very website right here from 4th August.
At the top right of our homepage you should see a Login / Sign Up Now box. Click Sign Up now and fill in your details, with the answer to Number 2. Account being Band / Musician
- Fill in your band details, and under ‘genre’, as well as selecting which genres best describe your band, ALSO SELECT genre ‘Next Big Thing’.
- Confirm and then check your email account to activate your membership (check spam folders if you can't see it). Click on the link in the email, then log in with the details you've chosen, again at the top right of the site.
- It should say Hi [Band Name]. Click on your band name, and you should see tabs below incl. Details, Media, Profile etc.
- ‘Details’: what you have already submitted ’Media’: click Manage Media to add images and video URLS; either upload files from your computer, or add Video URL from Youtube, for example. ’ Profile’: Ignore the 'Introduction', and move straight on to adding Text - if you want to tell us about yourself - or ‘Embed’. This is essential if you want your entry to be counted in the competition. Please embed music, at least one track, but bear in mind we will only listen to a max of 3 tracks. PLEASE ONLY ADD ORIGINAL TRACKS, NOT COVERS. You can embed code from lots of different music sites, e.g. SoundCloud, BandCamp and more, which are all free. If you have trouble with this, please email lizz@outlineonline.co.uk.
-‘Listings’: Please feel free to add your gig dates in, but this is not essential for the competition. These will also be added to next month's magazine.
-‘My Tab’: This is a custom tab for you to use for extra information. For example, if you wanted a tab to tell us about your releases, you would rename Custom Tab to 'Releases' and then add a text box or embed some info.
- ‘View Profile’: See your profile live on the site.
- We will be notified when you have added your band, and we will accept all submissions up until September 2nd.
Please note that if your band is already on Outlineonline.co.uk and you want to enter the competition, you will simply need to add 'Next Big Thing' as one of your band genres.
Please email lizz@outlineonline.co.uk if you have any problems with your application!
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