The hunt is on!
Sound of Summer is back and this year it’s bigger and better than ever!
Have you ever dreamt of performing on stage alongside a chart-topping British rock band? Well now’s your chance!
Are you an up-and-coming artist or part of a band? O’Neill’s needs you!
O’Neill’s Pubs are bringing their Sound of Summer music competition back for 2019, and this year’s instalment is set to be bigger and better than ever before.
The national pub chain is calling on Wolf Alice wannabes and budding Bowies to come forward, as they begin their hunt for the UK’s best new act to perform alongside one of the countryís biggest bands at the Jack Daniels Presents festival.
To be in with a chance of winning, all budding artists have to do is upload a link to a video of themselves performing to the O’Neill’s Sound of Summer website along with details of their act.
Successful applicants will then battle it out with other artists across the country in the local heats held at their nearest O’Neill’s, and the winners of these rounds will perform for a second time as they compete for six coveted regional winner titles and a £1,000 cash prize!
Finally, a panel of expert judges will crown the national winner who will secure the sought-after opening slot at this year’s Jack Daniel’s Presents festival in Birmingham, supporting a (soon to be announced!) chart-topping British rock band.
And, as if that wasn’t enough, the overall winner will also be taken on a three-day UK mini tour ahead of the gig, courtesy of Jack Daniels!
James Ireson, Marketing Manager at O’Neill’s, said: ìWeíre so excited to announce the return of Sound of Summer and this yearís competition is set to be our biggest one yet!
“We can’t wait to listen to all of this year’s entrants and look forward to giving upcoming artists the incredible opportunity to perform alongside one of the countryís biggest bands.”
The application process closes on 12th July 2019. If your application is successful, you will be battling it out with other artists across the country in the local heats held at your local O’Neill’s on 1st August. Local heat winners will then perform on 15th or 22nd August for six coveted Regional Winner titles and £1,000 cash prize. These Regional winners will then be reviewed by a panel of expert judges where a National Winner will be crowned and get the chance to perform alongside one of the UK’s biggest acts at Jack Daniel’s Presents in Birmingham. Not only does the prize include the coveted opening slot at this year’s Jack Daniel’s Presents, but the National winner will also be taken on a three-day UK mini tour ahead of the gig, courtesy of Jack Daniels.
So, what are you waiting for? Apply and start your incredible journey to stardom!
Please note: all members of your act must be over 18 years old and you must perform original music. Applications close on 12th July. Acts will be contacted by email before 25th July to confirm their spot at the first round of heats.
If you think you have what it takes to win this nationwide battle of the bands, visit the OíNeillís website to apply before Friday 12th July 2019: here.
Links
https://www.oneills.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/oneillspubs
