Local Talent From Harrow Shines On The Mic

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(Free-Press-Release.com) September 20, 2011 -- New Singing talent Nigel Notley from Harrow, Middlesex , has been given the big thumbs up at the Open Mic UK auditions. Along with other impressive acts, Nigel has made it through to the Regional Live Finals after singing one of George Michaels famous hits “ A Different Corner” and will now be performing at the live showcases of Open Mic UK 2011 to be held on the 9th of October at the Becks Theatre in Hayes.

Ever since an early age Nigel has always possessed a great passion for music . Some of Nigel’s main musical influences have been Elvis ,George Michael , Simply Red , The Beatles and many more. In his pursuit to break through in the music industry has performed at numerous venues both nationally and internationally and has enjoyed some success over the years having appeared on Sky Star Search , and was one of the backing singers for the Legendary Luther Vandros on both Top of the pops and the Des O’conor show. Nigel’s taste of success has included playing the lead role as Elvis in a European musical production celebrating the music of Elvis Presley which toured across Germany and France.

When asked about his reaction to getting through to the live finals Nigel Said, “ I am so thrilled to be given this opportunity and am pleasantly surprised that I did get through to the next stage because I was up against some wonderfully talented performers and because you never know what the judges are looking for whether it is the voice or the whole package . For a number of years I have been trying to find a platform that would help me get the breakthrough that I have been waiting for and you never know this may be the one. I am just grateful to be in this competition and very much look forward to performing at the regional live final”

Open Mic UK 2011 is the exciting national talent competition which searches for the UKs 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 Nigel Notley, now competing for a place in the National Final at The O2 in London and the chance to grab a breakthrough recording contract. Thousands of hopefuls entered nationwide and hundreds of auditionees queued patiently on the day for their turn to impress the judges. Those who made it through the audition stage will now take part in a live Regional head to head battle alongside the best talent in their area. They’ll be performing 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 Future Music comments “we are searching for an act whose live performance will impress an audience, industry judges and A&R associates, and who has the potential to become a professional recording artist. The standard was high last year and this year looks set to be even better.”

The competition is divided into age categories; 16 and under, 17-22 and 23 and over; all types of singers, vocal performers, groups and acoustic singer/songwriters are invited to enter Open Mic UK. There’s over £50, 000 in prizes up for grabs this year and the overall winner of Open Mic UK 2011 will be offered a recording contract, with up to £30, 000 investment! They’ll also have the opportunity to tour across the UK.

There are plenty of development opportunities available to acts taking part courtesy of ICMP, who will be offering songwriting courses and masterclasses throughout the competition. The latter stages of the competition will also provide acts with the opportunity to impress many guests from record labels, agencies and the entertainment industry as well as judges from BBC Introducing, national radio and regional press.

The winners will not only get to perform on stage at The 02 at Live Fest, London’s largest indoor festival, but they will be thrust into the media spotlight through television, radio and print media and will be invited on the Open Mic UK Tour, which boasts 100 gigs across the country. Last year’s under 16’s winner, Hatty Keane, has been signed to BGM Music. Since being crowned the overall runner up of the competition last year, Hatty has been featured in a variety of local, regional and national press, performed live sets alongside Tinchy Stryder and Roll Deep and is currently working on new material. Previous winner Birdy has recently been a favourite on Radio 1 having signed to Warner Music and is set for a huge career at just 15 years of age.

For more information go to the website www.openmicuk.co.uk or better still come down and support your local talent performing! You can purchase tickets from the website www.openmicuk.co.uk or on the door subject to availability.


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