Firestone’s unveil the 8 great acts on Road to the Main Stage. Public voting open now!
News: 5th November 2019 by Louise Dodgson under Live
Eight talented artists and acts are a step closer to a huge music breakthrough, after beating nearly 1,000 artists to make the final of Firestone’s prestigious Road to the Main Stage competition.
Eyre Llew, As December Falls, Lili Caseley, The Lutras, Little Brother Eli, The Escape Artist, Jennifer Kamikazi and Just Drive are down to the final eight of the annual contest, after what was an incredibly difficult task of choosing the shortlisted acts from 950 entries – all of whom proved that the UK grassroots music scene is alive and well.
A Firestone judging panel featuring Road to the Main Stage’s official partners Orange Amplification and Professional Music Technology had the unenviable task, along with TV and radio presenter, and official ambassador, Abbie McCarthy.
Their fate now lies in the general public’s hands, who will decide the overall winner by voting on firestone.roadtothemainstage.co.uk between October 30 and November 12, with the winner announced on November 13 via the Firestone UK Facebook page.
Abbie said: “The response to this year’s Road to the Main Stage was unbelievable. We listened to some amazing bands and artists and it was a really tough decision to reach our final eight. However, I’m excited for everyone to now hear them, and see who the public choose as this year’s winner.”
Firestone’s Road to the Main Stage has been developed over 5 years to give artists a chance to shine, reaching out to more than 3,500 entrants since its inception in 2015 and generating more than 10,000 votes over the last 2 years.
It has evolved to become a campaign of genuine repute and now counts on Orange Amplification and Professional Music Technology as official partners.
In five years, Firestone has given away more than 160 hours of studio recording time, and more recently given the 2017 and 2018 winners, Fire Fences and John Nicholas, the chance to play at the All Points East festival in London, generating priceless exposure and national media headlines.
Firestone UK’s Brand Manager Sofie Bronserud said: “We wish the eight shortlisted acts all the very best of luck. We want to accompany, support and assist unsigned acts just like them on their road to the main stage the same way our Firestone tyres support and assist drivers on the road. Just like the drivers, we want these acts to know they can rely on us as they travel along the road to success.”
Orange Amplification’s Marketing Director Charlie Cooper, said: “Hard work and talent are obviously vital to a career in music but without opportunity and exposure they’re qualities that can only take an artist so far. With the Road to The Main Stage competition, Firestone has created one of the best opportunities for new and upcoming artists to showcase their music to the industry and the public at large and we are proud to be a part of it."
Professional Music Technology’s Marketing Manager Jake Marray said: “We're thrilled to be involved with Firestone's Road to The Main Stage competition for the fifth year running. “The opportunity to support grassroots music and to shine a spotlight on these up and coming artists is really encouraging in a time where musicians are really struggling to get their voices heard in the industry.”
To vote on Firestone’s Road to the Main Stage and for more information, visit the link below.
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