{"id":19484,"date":"2019-07-04T15:05:58","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T14:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/?p=19484"},"modified":"2019-07-04T15:05:58","modified_gmt":"2019-07-04T14:05:58","slug":"band-competition-oneills-sound-of-summer-battle-of-the-bands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/band-competition-oneills-sound-of-summer-battle-of-the-bands\/","title":{"rendered":"Band competition – O\u2019Neill\u2019s Sound of Summer battle of the bands"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Here\u2019s how Leicester musicians can win the chance to play alongside one of the UK\u2019s biggest rock bands<\/h2>\n

Have you ever dreamt of performing on stage alongside a chart-topping British rock band? Well now\u2019s your chance!<\/p>\n

O\u2019Neill\u2019s Pubs are bringing their Sound of Summer music competition back for 2019, and this year\u2019s installment is set to be bigger and better than ever before.<\/p>\n

The national pub chain is calling on Wolf Alice wannabes and budding Bowies to come forward, as they begin their hunt for the UK\u2019s best new act to perform alongside one of the country\u2019s biggest bands at the Jack Daniel\u2019s Presents festival.<\/p>\n

To be in with a chance of winning, all budding artists have to do is upload a link to a video of themselves performing to the O\u2019Neill\u2019s Sound of Summer website along with details of their act.<\/p>\n

Successful applicants will then battle it out with other artists across the country in the local heats held at their nearest O\u2019Neill\u2019s, and the winners of these rounds will perform for a second time as they compete for six coveted regional winner titles and a \u00a31,000 cash prize!<\/p>\n

Finally, a panel of expert judges will crown the national winner who will secure the sought-after opening slot at this year’s Jack Daniel\u2019s Presents festival in Birmingham, supporting a (soon to be announced!) chart-topping British rock band.<\/p>\n

And, as if that wasn\u2019t enough, the overall winner will also be taken on a three-day UK mini tour ahead of the gig, courtesy of Jack Daniel\u2019s!<\/p>\n

James Ireson, Marketing Manager at O\u2019Neill\u2019s, said: \u201cWe\u2019re so excited to announce the return of Sound of Summer and this year\u2019s competition is set to be our biggest one yet!<\/p>\n

\u201cWe can\u2019t wait to listen to all of this year\u2019s entrants and look forward to giving upcoming Leicester artists the incredible opportunity to perform alongside one of the country\u2019s biggest bands.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you think you have what it takes to win this nationwide battle of the bands, visit the O\u2019Neill\u2019s website to apply before Friday 12th July 2019<\/a><\/p>\n

Applications close on Friday 12th July 2019. Shortlisted acts will be contacted by email before Thursday 25th July to confirm their spot at the first round of heats.
\nAll members of your act must be over 18 years old and you must perform original music. Visit the website for full Terms & Conditions.<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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