Local musicians are being given the opportunity to play on the main stage at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival thanks to the return of Platform One’s Wight Noize, which is back bigger and better than ever before.
The Wight Noize initiative was conceived by Platform One College of Music, who have continuously strived to develop opportunities for young bands across on the Island since 1999.
Wight Noize is a mechanism to support all young musicians on the Island and not just students who study at the college. The initiative allows young musicians the opportunity to be involved in a professional music industry showcase and get constructive feedback from industry professionals.
David Pontin, Director of Platform One says:
“This is not a battle of the bands but an opportunity to take part in a professional showcase and get some constructive feedback on your band, your songs and your performance. Playing at the festival is a privilege and bands must work hard for this opportunity and take it seriously”.
Platform One College of Music has been involved in the festival since its rebirth in 2002. Opportunities for young musicians at the festival have evolved each year thanks to the commitment of John Giddings, who is one of the patrons of Platform One.
John has said:
“I am very proud to be a patron of Platform One. I think they do an incredible job of preparing young musicians for the reality of the music industry. I like helping people and my work with Platform One feels the right thing to do – they have integrity and they are good at what they do”.
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Entries are now being welcomed ahead of the auditions on Friday 5th May.
The industry panel will decide on one act that is deserving of playing the main stage on Sunday of the festival. This is full VIP treatment as well as the opportunity to play on the Platform One Stage during the weekend. It is also anticipated that acts shortlisted for the Wight Noize auditions will get to play at the festival on the Platform One Stage.
To get involved…
- All acts must submit weblinks to 3 original audio recordings
- Selected acts must be able to perform a minimum of a 30 minute set of original songs
- All acts must be able to demonstrate that they actively promote themselves online
- Musicians may only register and perform in one act
- All musicians must be resident on the Isle of Wight (proof of residence may be asked for)
- All musicians must be aged 16 to 24 years old (proof of date of birth may be asked for)
- Platform One will supply the PA, back line amplifiers and drum kit for the Wight Noize showcase
- All band members must be available to play Isle of Wight Festival – no substitutions or additional band members will
be allowed - Final closing date for registrations is Friday 28th April 2017 by 17:00. Late registrations will not be accepted
The application form, which can be found here (WIGHTNOIZE FORM 2017), should be returned to [email protected] or Platform One, 48a Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5XD by 28th April.
