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Previous winners include Birdy!

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

Successful auditionees in Newcastle performed at The Journal Tyne Theatre 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.

Judging the unsigned music in Newcastle were Lloyd Watson who is an entertainment writer for various publications including the BBC, Newcastle Green Festival organiser Nina Ritson, Ian Thompson from White Wolf Recording Studio, vocal coaching experts Hannah Taylor, Julie Miles and Helena Davison-Webber and Head of A&R at Future Music Ben Price.

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.

Semblance – Good harmonies. Very likeable and a good cover choice but it could have had a bit more impact.Loved the original song too. Both have nice voices.

Bible of Beatz – Not sure about the original song but overall well done, a good performance. Just work on timing, it’s all important in rapping.

Juanita Fountain – A professional and polished performance but the image and song choice were dated. Update it for the next round and you have a good chance.

Martin Hall – I like this guy but the song felt like a bit of a generic blues number. Your not American please be conscious of the accent in vocals. Well done!

Melissa T Lanorio – Could hear the nerves in her inflection. Not the best song choice, it’s hard to stand out with a ballad. Learn to relax more.

Unsigned Music Newcastle – Further Feedback

Michael Whitwell – Flat vocals. Work the stage more. The act needs something unique. You didn’t look like you enjoyed the experience. Good voice but no stage presence.

Rachel Bambrough Mate – Very provocative and well choreographed. Well rehearsed. Should have picked a more up to date song though this is very dated.

Janine Andrews – Strong vocals but the performance lacked sparkle and originality. Feel the song more and engage with the audience. Work on image and presence.

John Villegas – Such a likeable performer. Don’t make the act too clichéd you have something good but be edgy as well to avoid a stereotypical sound.

The guest act for the day was Hatty Keane, who treated the crowds to brilliant performances. 

Unsigned Music Newcastle, Enter Now!

All successful acts at the Newcastle Regional Finals will now be performing in the live Area Final Showcase on 11^th December at Dewsbury Town Hall. Come along to see the best unsigned talent!

All acts are competing to make it to the Grand Final on January 21^st at The O2!

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