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Unsigned music in Cardiff has been discovered by Open Mic UK music competition as the best singers took to the stage last weekend. The music competition has provided industry feedback for the best unsigned music in Cardiff.

Successful auditionees in Cardiff performed at The Coal Exchange 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 unsigned music judges in Cardiff were producer and talent scout Daniel O’Gorman, vocal coach Louise Ryan, Sol Curry from Factory Recording Studios, Christian Bullen from Superstars in the Making, Dean Hill from Exposure Music Awards, and Stuart Slater from Slater Drum School.

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 Mic UK, 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.

Unsigned Music Cardiff – Feedback for 23 and over category singers

Andrew Yerbury- Lively opening from a confident performer with good audience participation.  Would like to see a wider repertoire…………….

Evette Hammond- Pleasant vocals and some clear talent here but delivery was affected by nerves which detracted overall. Try to engage more with the audience.  Much potential.

Jo Johnson- Lovely vocal tone! Very original and looked relaxed and in control.  Liked the guitar work which did not detract – a stronger act in this category.

Clarkstein- Raw entertainment! Liked the general style and approach which would not work for everyone but worked for you…! A very individual and personal delivery…

Chris John- Good stage presence. Good support. Nice Segway. Be careful not to lean towards a karaoke performance though.

Alex Woburn- Liked the first delivery – good interplay with guitar. A memorable performer but will not be everybody’s cup of tea. Do you need the glitter? Your character is glittery enough 

Ben and Jason- Good song choices contrasting nicely. Split the judges but likeable and could sell overall. Should go through.

Lila- Confident, good image and nice original style. Need however to control your vocals (support) and breathing technique.

Unsigned Music Cardiff – Further Feedback

Camello- I think it is retro night tonight! – the image is not new but might just work for you. Not sure it works with the style of music though. Possibly think about revising one or the other.

James Clode- Give some attention to lower register tonal quality but mostly solid performance overall. We think you need to believe in yourself more and take some image guidance but definitely one with potential.

John Adams- Very good John – clearly considered image (but not sure it will work for everyone)…good luck in the next round.

Kelly Bossano- Likeable easy listening and a good vocal delivery. Now focus on performance and engaging the audience.

Mitchell Minney- Nice rhythm on the guitar but not all notes fully defined – be careful with this, otherwise a good, honest performance. Clearly musical.

Dean Jones- Confident, nice tone and vocals suit the style of his chosen genre. Good attention to image also. 

Cora Matthews- Commercial image (Shania Twain esque) but timing issues need some fixing. Great colour and voice control.

The guest act for the day was Hatty Keane, who treated the crowds to brilliant performances of her upbeat and original music.

Unsigned Music Cardiff, Enter Now!

All successful acts at the Wales Regional Finals will now be performing in the live Area Final Showcase on 20^th November in Hayes Come along to see the best unsigned talent!

All acts are competing to make it to the Grand Final on January 21^st at Live Fest, London’s biggest indoor festival!

Don’t miss your chance to perform in front on industry professionals! You can enter Open Mic UK now!