Organisers of Eklectica have announced a fresh new act to their line-up, in the form of Isle of Wight 3-piece band, Freazy.
Freazy came through Eklectica’s ‘Fresh Talent Search’ competition, which was launched back in March and gave local acts the opportunity to win the prize of becoming an official festival act.
Wowing the judges, which included icons of the music industry, Toploader, Freazy are now set to become an official festival act, performing to thousands as they precede Saturday’s headline act.
Speaking of the win, vocalist and guitarist, Anna Rice, said:
“We are really happy and are going to be looking forward to it all summer! Thanks to everyone for a great opportunity and to those who let us borrow their instruments when ours broke!”
On 26 April, four shortlisted finalists; Lewis Shepperd, Dayita, Connexion and Freazy gathered at the festival’s home, Robin Hill Country Park, for the live final of the ‘Fresh Talent Search’ where they each performed three songs for judges.
Behind the final decision was a panel of judges made up of festival organisers, industry experts and extra special guests, alt-rock band, Toploader. Known around the world as the band behind Dancing in the Moonlight, Toploader are icons in the music industry and were able to give their expert opinion on the acts. Toploader will be headlining the Eklectica stage on Sunday.
Rob Holgate is the Event Director for Eklectica and spoke highly of Freazy’s addition to the line-up and the festival’s dedication to supporting local talent:
“As a festival that features a wide range of music genres, I think it’s important for us to not only provide entertainment in the form of current musicians, but to also give festivalgoers the chance to see the talent of the future, as these artists could one day go on to headline festivals like ours.
“All of the judging panel were taken aback by the sheer scope of talent that buzzed around the venue on Thursday, and reaching a decision wasn’t easy. On balance though, Freazy just had that something extra special; they knew how to read the audience and how to dominate the stage with a vibrant performance.”
Eklectica festival takes place on 7th-9th September 2018 at Isle of Wight’s Robin Hill Country Park and will feature performances from Tinchy Stryder, Pixie Lott, Scouting for Girls, the Noisettes and The Hoosiers, as well as a DJ set from TV presenter and radio host, Reggie Yates, to name but a few.
