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This weekend the judges were in Cleckheaton! Thousands of acts entered Open Mic UK this year and some of the best unsigned acts in the country took to the stage at the Townhall on 17.10.10 Here the judges give us some feedback from the event, but remember, it could all change at the Area Finals!

Please note: views expressed by Judges are opinions and in no way reflect the views of Open Mic UK.

Judges; Bob Young, Dance choreographer, singer & performer Karen Corson, Real Radio’s Guy Harris and Future Music’s Chris Grayston.

Over 25's;

Plan A&B; Touch of proclaimers about these chaps.Original and unique sound.

Amanda Gallacher; Excellent voice, well performed.

Adam Dawson; Nice idea to do a female song or one that was made a hit by a female, could have broken it down a bit more still as got a little monotonous. Strong performer, good song choice.

Alison; Learn to perform in instrumental sections, a predictable song choice. smashing voice but work on looking more comfortable on stage.

Soulful T; I think Maxi Priest also did a cover of this but a timeless classic with a reggae feel good job Mr T. Backing singers need to improve.

Chris Grimshaw; Nerves took over at times and it made the vocal control weak thus tuning was an evident problem. Pleasant voice but not quite as strong as some of the others.

Dave Gaunt; Guitar playing was a bit exhausting perhaps some adlibs and dynamics. Musically sound but a bit fast and furious.

John Blaylock; Some nice guitar playing. Very good musician but work on image.

Jularah; Vocals shouty at times,mismatch between image and material.

Makiala Maifrika;  Too much of the song sung out of tune. Need to work on vocal ability.

Robert Goldsbrough; Good original maybe not the best person /singer to move the songs on. Move around more.

Antonia McGoverin; Looked and sounded like a star

Thabo; Well themed in set very chilled. Entertaining and coped with technical problems like real pros.

Tracey; It’s like x factor what’s with the dude dancing in the background? Vocals need work.

Catherine Hamer; Nice vocals and good songwriting.

Ian Moore & Kye Voce; Needs to look at himself when performing often over straining.

Mainlines; brave song choice but needs help to hit those high notes. Try and make it unique.

Chantelle Nicole; Watch the mic control. Good voice and stage presence.

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