Wight Noize is back for 2021, giving young Island musicians the chance to play on the same stage as music legends at the Isle of Wight Festival 2021.
The Wight Noize initiative was conceived by Platform One College of Music, which has continuously strived to develop opportunities for young bands and artists resident on the Island since 1999.
Artists and bands are being invited to submit a simple form with links to audio, video and online promotion to be in with the chance of performing to thousands of people at this September’s event.
David Pontin, Director of Platform One, says:
“There is no live showcase this year as we want to see how active artists and bands have been online throughout the pandemic. All submissions will be viewed by an industry panel who will carefully select acts that are ready to perform at such an iconic festival.
“Artists and bands selected will be invited to play ‘The Platform One Stage’. One artist/band will also be selected to open Sunday of this year’s Festival on the main stage. An incredible opportunity”.
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 Platform One patrons.
If you want to get involved in Wight Noize 2021, here is how:
- Applications forms available by emailing [email protected]
- All acts must submit a registration form electronically to [email protected] by Wednesday 18th August 16:00. Late registrations will not be accepted.
- Selected acts must be willing and be available to perform at least a 30 minute set of original songs at the Isle of Wight Festival.
- 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).
- All band members must be available to play Isle of Wight Festival – no substitutions or additional band members will be allowed.
Download the Wight Noize 2021 application form here.
