Wight Noize is back for 2019, giving young musicians the chance to play on the main stage at this year’s the Isle of Wight Festival – the same stage that the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Queen and The Rollings Stones have played on.
The Wight Noize initiative was conceived by Platform One College of Music as part of their aim to develop opportunities for young bands and artists on the Isle of Wight, something they have done since 1999. 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, said:
“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 Giddings, Managing Director of Solo (Isle of Wight Festival), says:
“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”.
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.
The Wight Noize Music Industry Showcase will take place on Saturday 11th May 2019 at Strings Music Venue, Newport. Doors will open to the public at 19:30 with an entrance fee of £2.50 payable on the door. The public audience will also have the opportunity to register whom they feel is deserving as they enter the venue.
Wight Noize – Rules and Regulations
• All acts must submit a registration form electronically to [email protected] by Friday 26th April 2019 at 17:00. Late registrations will not be accepted
• Selected acts must be willing and be available to perform a 30-minute set of original songs at Strings Music Venue on Saturday 11th May 2019
• 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.
To register, download an application form here and return it by email to [email protected] or drop it in to Platform One at 48a Dodnor Lane, Newport.
