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VODAFONE LIVE AWARDS:The prestigious Vodafone Award Ceremony takes place annually at the Carling Academy in Brixton, London. The red carpet is rolled out for a host of celebrities and industry buffs who witness performances from the most current and popular music acts. Last year’s performances included: Mark Ronson, The Ting Tings, Glasvegas, Will Young, James Morrison, Estelle, Pussycat Dolls, The Automatics and Primal Scream to name but a few. Future Music Management through Live and Unsigned partnered the awards hosting the award for the UK’s Best Unsigned Act.Vodafone’s Sponsorship Manager for the UK Belinda Stevenson stated “We are very excited to be working with Live and Unsigned at the Vodafone Live Music Awards. They are a great fit for our Unsigned Act award and we look forward to discovering some big talent together.” Former Live and Unsigned winners Kiddo 360 went on to scoop an award, winning the coveted title as the UK’s Best Unsigned Act at the Vodafone ceremony collecting their trophy from Steve Jones and Juliette Lewis. Elmor (Live and Unsigned Grand Finalists) placed second. Awards were also taken away by Kate Nash (Best Female), The Ting Tings (Best Live Breakthrough Act), Mark Ronson (Best Male), Primal Scream (Outstanding Contribution to Live Music Award & Best Live Act), Kings of Leon (Best International Act) and The Spice Girls (Best Live Return). The winners were announced in front of a specially invited audience of thousands of celebrities, music industry professionals and other award winners and nominees. To view all the details on the Awards please click on the link below:  COMPETITION QUOTES:Radio 1 DJ Legend Annie Nightingale"I am as enthusiastic as always at discovering new music talent. I look forward to hearing and seeing all the finalists at Live and Unsigned, and will do my best to encourage them on their way to an exciting and successful future. Bring them on!" Malcolm McLaren with reference to Judging Live and Unsigned comments "We live in a karaoke world of entertainment where there is an undeniable thirst to find the authentic. To find it is like looking for a ruby in a field of tin. It requires you to have not just intelligence and bundles of energy, but integrity. That's why I'm the judge!" Paul King from Future Music, who is better known in the music industry as the former Manager of Tears for Fears, Julian Cope, Level 42 and tour Manager for Genesis says “We have found that the competition is so effective for us to discover talented acts and bands and to place them in the music market place. We can really see those acts that have the commitment and fan base to be successful in the industry…and for the acts involved it is a great opportunity to develop, improve and impress.” Dane Bowers who anchored the R&B quartet Another Level, Judged and performed at the Live and Unsigned National Final‚ "Some amazing acts and some real great talent. This competition gives everyone a great opportunity to show what they can do. The only way to see if you're any good! Because if your mum says your great, you think your great but here there are a few more to impress." FUTURE MUSIC MANAGEMENT.To view the website of Future Music Management please click on the link below:
TO ENTER COMPETITION : Audition places are limited, so be quick not sorry! Registering in advance will secure your audition and avoid disappointment. For more information regarding the competition please click on the rotating logo above which will take you to the new Live and Unsigned website. AUDITIONS :Auditions will be starting again in January 2010 in the following regions;East; Ipswich Regent Theatre 13th February London (East); Basildon Pitsea Leisure Centre 9th January London (West); Hayes Beck Theatre 31st January Midlands; Bedford (nr Milton Keynes) Corn Exchange 21st February Midlands; Leamington Spa (nr Birmingham) Royal Spa Centre 30th Jan North East; Newcastle Journal Tyne Theatre 7th February North West; Manchester The Willows 24th January North West; Sheffield City Hall 17th January Scotland; Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 6th February South England; Aldershot (nr Guildford) Princes Hall 20th February South England; Portsmouth Guildhall 27th Feb South East; Brighton Hove Centre 23rd January Wales & South West England; Cheltenham Bacon Theatre 14th Feb LIVE SHOWS THE REGIONAL FINALS :The successful competitors from the auditions will be asked back to perform and compete live in the Regional Finals in front of a capacity audience and judging panel at the most prestigious venues throughout the UK. At the live shows the contestants will be competing for a place in the National Showcase Grand Final at the Live and Unsigned Festival. Those obtaining the highest scores from the judge’s marks and the audience votes will progress through to the National Grand Final.THE WINNERS :The Live and Unsigned Festival is the climax of the competition and is an all day event packed full of entertainment, including headline acts, across three arenas at the 02 in London. The overall winner crowned the UK’s best Live and Unsigned act of 2010 will be thrust into the media spotlight through television, radio and print media and be invited on the UK Live and Unsigned Tour – exposing their music to over 40,000 people. Competing in the National Grand Final gives artists the opportunity to be crowned the UK’s best Live and Unsigned act. With over £50,000 in prizes up for grabs on the way, the successful winning act will be offered a recording and management contract with up to £30,000 investment to release their single with Future Music.With its nationwide status and passion for live music, Live and Unsigned gives unsigned acts all over the country the opportunity to compete to be the UK’s best. For more info please go to the website: www.liveandunsigned.uk.com; Don’t forget to add us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/LiveandUnsigned HIGHLIGHTS OF THE VODAFONE AWARDSSLIDESHOW – National Final PhotosAdd to My Profile | More Videos
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