Young musicians from the Isle of Wight are being given the chance to play on the main stage of this year’s Isle of Wight Festival as Wight Noize returns for 2016.
Wight Noize was conceived by Platform One College of Music, who have continuously strived to develop opportunities for young bands resident on the island since 1999 and 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.
The concept is far removed from the traditional ‘Battle of the Bands’ contests that exist around the UK. Platform One wants young musicians to be ambitious, to have aspirations, to become professionals and to realise how competitive the music industry is. Wight Noize has always been about this from day one.
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.
Solo, the organisers of the festival are seriously committed to supporting young musicians on the Island. It is important to note that they have no obligation to do so and many festivals neglect the local community – not the Isle of Wight Festival, thanks to Solo.
John Giddings commented:
“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”.
David Pontin added:
“Solo is extremely supportive of the ethos and work of Platform One. It is an amazing opportunity for young musicians to be involved in such a prestigious and successful festival”.
The industry panel will decide on one act that is deserving of playing the main stage on Sunday of the festival with 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.
This is certainly an incredible opportunity and one not to miss , so if you want to get involved in Wight Noize 2016, here is how:
• Bands and artists are to complete and email this form alongside a demo MP3 to [email protected]
or alternatively
• Bands and artists are to complete and post/deliver this form with a demo CD to Platform One, 48a Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5XD
Platform One will confirm receipt of your entry by email.
IMPORTANT > > REGISTRATION RULES & REGULATIONS
1. All acts must submit a demo containing two tracks only. This demo will be used to select acts of an acceptable standard of musicianship to perform at the Wight Noize music industry showcase
2. Selected acts must be able to perform at least a 30 minute set of original songs
3. All acts must be able to demonstrate that they actively promote themselves online
4. Musicians may only register and perform in one act as part of Wight Noize
5. All musicians must be resident on the Isle of Wight (proof of residence may be asked for)
6. All musicians must be aged 16 to 24 years old (proof of date of birth may be asked for)
7. The PA, back line amplifiers and drum kit will be supplied by Platform One for the showcase event
8. Final closing date for registrations is strictly Friday 29th April 2016 at 17:00
9. The Wight Noize music industry showcase will take place at Quay Arts, Newport on Saturday 7th May 2016 All artists/bands must be available between 10:00 and 16:00 on this day
