Local talent shines on the Mic

Open Mic UK 2009 is the exciting new national talent competition which searches for the UK’s best singers, singer/songwriters, rappers and vocalists of all genres who perform either covers or original material.

One contestant who has evidently caught the judge’s eye is local Talent NEIL DOHERTY, now competing for a place in the National Final and the chance to grab a break through recording contract. Over 10, 000 hopefuls entered nationwide and hundreds of auditionees queued patiently on the day for their turn to impress the judges. But it was NEIL DOHERTY that wowed the panel and has now been given an opportunity to prove that they are the best on the Mic in the region. Those who made it through the audition stage will now take part in a live head to head battle in front of hundreds of audience members and a professional judging panel to win a place at the National Grand Final. Chris Grayston head of A&R at Future Music comments “We are searching for an original act that has the live ability to impress an audience of over two thousand alongside a number of industry judges and A&R associates, as well as the potential to become professional recording artists.”

The competition is divided into three age categories; under 18, 18-24 and 25 and over; all types of singers, vocal performers, groups and acoustic singer/songwriters are invited to enter Open Mic UK.  The successful competitors are now set to perform live at the Regional Final, which will showcase the best talent from their area.

The prize for the overall winning act of Open Mic UK 2009 will be to record their own album in professional studios with an industry vocal specialist, with the potential of large investment for a single release as well as the aim to nationally chart. The winners will additionally have the opportunity to tour across the UK. The latter stages of the competition will provide artists with the opportunity to impress judges and many guests from record labels, agencies and the entertainment industry.

The winners will be thrust into the media spotlight through television, radio and the press and all winners will be invited on the Open Mic UK Tour, which boasts 100 gigs across the country.

Also at the Live shows will be newly crowned Live and Unsigned winner Rhea performing her new single. A blend of commercial pop and hard edge RnB, Rhea has catapulted into the spotlight since taking away the top spot. Currently touring the UK, Rhea’s style is confidently distinct and her on stage presence cannot be ignored.

For more information go to the website www.openmicuk.co.uk or better still come down and support your local talent performing a cover and an original; you can purchase tickets on the door or email neilamdoherty@yahoo.co.uk or call Neil direct on 07920 514237