Who can apply?Bands/artists who apply must be: - Unsigned (defined as unsigned in the UK, with up to one single release)
- Aged over 18
- Based in the North West of England (defined as Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire)
- Available on ALL of the following dates: Fri 29 June, Sun 1 July, Wed 4 July, Thur 5 July, Fri 6 July, Thur 12 July, Fri 13 July, Sat 14 July and Sun 15 July.
What will winning bands/artists receive?- The chance to play alongside a headlining artist(s) at the Manchester Academy 3, Club Academy or at The Quays, and be part of Unknown Pleasures at Manchester International Festival
- Expenses and hospitality for the performance at Manchester Academy/The Quays
- A chance to play at special Festival showcases at the city centre locations in the lead up to the Festival
- Publicity for your band as one of the Unknown Pleasures competition winners
- A chance to play on Manchester Music Show on BBC Radio Manchester
How do I apply?To apply, visit the Manchester International Festival website at the following page: Is there a deadline for applications?The deadline for applications is Friday 18th May 2007 What happens after I apply?Applications will be shortlisted by a panel including: Tom Baker from Eat Your Own Ears (curator of the Unknown Pleasures series), Chris Long (Broadcast Journalist, BBC Manchester), Natalie Williams (BBC Manchester Music) and Tracey Low (Producer, Manchester International Festival). We will be selecting bands to play alongside headliners at Manchester Academy and may contact you for further details if we like what we’ve heard. We will also shortlist up to five bands for Unknown Pleasures At The Quays. These bands and their tracks will be featured on the BBC Manchester website and the public will be able to vote for their favourite who will win the chance to play at Unknown Pleasures At The Quays on the Sunday 15 July. Shortlisted bands will have to sign an agreement for the BBC/MIF to use their material online as part of the competition. Competition winners will be chosen by early June and announced in local press and on the BBC Manchester and MIF websites. |
