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Singing Opportunity in Bristol, Open Mic UK, has provided industry feedback for the best unsigned singers in the region.

Successful auditionees in Bristol performed at St Georges in front of a large crowd and the Open Mic UK industry experts. Judges included vocal coaches, music journalists and A&R managers. The singing competition feedback on selected acts can be seen below.

The judges for the Bristol singing contests regional final were Stuart Slater from Rock School, booking agent Mark Woodruff, Sol Curry from Factory Studios, performer and vocal coach Katya Gorrie and Graham MacLean from Artist Liaison.

Find industry feedback below. Please be aware views expressed by judges are opinions and subjective to that particular judging panel. These views in no way reflect the views of Open MicUK, and are published with a view to being beneficial to the performing acts. Please take the feedback on board with a view to helping in the future.

Singing Opportunity Bristol Feedback – 23 and over category

Neville William - Always difficult to open the show and a decent voice, but perhaps a different song may have suited your vocal range?

Samantha Lindo – Very brave to sing without backing track or accompaniment, but delivered beautifully. Beautiful voice and glamorous. Clear sense of performance.

Adam Lovell – Good delivery on the whole, but try to find a look which suits you. Not quite enough today but some promise evident.

Aimee – A fun performance but just a little too much…  Felt you tried too hard which became detracting. Again, some potential here with a little stage coaching.

Original BF - Like the name! Good ideas and very honest approach to rectifying mistake. Clearly musical, and interesting use of loops, but not quite enough tonight.

Ali – Vocally convincing and established, but seemed lost when not singing. Aim for greater all round stage presence and command. Comfortable, but lacking the X-factor….

Clyde Meredith - Better vocals on cover, and good energy with original track. An ‘A’ for effort, but performance did not captivate unfortunately. (Liked the off stage dancing – added something)

Libby -  A lot of effort has gone into this! Creative stage entrance and a considered delivery and backing, but package did not did not quite fit the image.

Hokyung Kim – Nice guitar playing and held the audience well, plus the delivery improved as it progressed. A lot of talent here….

Singing Opportunity Bristol – Further Feedback

Kwende – First song was great! Good rhythmic rapper and like the performance. Easily top half and should get through tonight.

Sabrina – Great Image! Harmonics worked well and engaged with the audience. Scored well with the judges. 

Lisa Carlisle – Lovely voice and open energy performance. Watch image though….Overall, the judges opinion was split but lots of very positive aspects.

Ray Lannon – Excellent! Love the image as well. Really enjoyed the stage craft and experience on display. Bags of charisma…

Claire – Mostly comfortable, but needs more experience on stage. Not the strongest tonight but certainly not the worst.

Steve Ley – Good stage presence, and enjoyed medley too. The Image worked and good all round package. Needs to move to the next level in the next round though.

A-J Fitz – Good originality and clever lyrics. Enjoyed it… (Rapping is stronger than singing).

Vanessa – Passionate performance, and great vocal, but didn’t think the musicians were the best support unfortunately. This aspect gave a certain character, but ultimately could detract. Honest and reliable delivery. 

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