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Unsigned musicians in Bedford have been discovered by Open Mic UK 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 Bedford performed at The Corn 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.

Judging the unsigned musicians in Bedford were Dutch Van Spall from Big Help Management, Fred Waller of Planet Secklow Music, David Preston from The Cowshed Recording studio, vocal coaching experts Sammi Vaughan and Nicky Newman 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.

2Tongues – Clichéd image. Confident performancebut a bit bland. Needs to be stronger in his performance. Needs to work on sung vocals as they’re a bit talky.

Charlie parker – Working on the guitar skills will support the act and allow the vocals to be focused. Had a good voice but diction needs to improve in parts.

Sarah Dawson – You have so much potential. You need to work on confidence and get technique lessons to improve those top notes. Use the stage more it was a bit statuesque.

The Timemakers – Flat in places. Bad choice of cover the whole performance was a bit somber it would have been good to have seen another side with a more pacey cover.

Svetlana – Nice vocal tone. Need to make sure your playing doesn’t take away from your singing.  Great image. Your original song was better than your cover choice.

Kayleigh Sanders – Striking outfit. Nervous start and wobbly moments vocally but a good committed performance. Great performance just a little erratic at times.

Alexia McIntosh – Absolutely love this girl. Great performance, fantastic image, fantastic vocal. She has the full package but needs a more modern song next time.

Andrea Wilde – Pleasant act but needs more engagement to make more entertaining. Need to ditch the mid-Atlantic accent. More upbeat material needed to spice it up.

Brooklyn – Nice effort made with harmonies. A few stage moves will make a bit difference. Stunning performance. The judging panel’s thoughts on the cover song differed.

Charlene Marie – Would work better as an electronic dance act. Good coherent image. Lots of potential but her voice was a little uncomfortable and pitchy when pushed.

Kolin Durier – Strong look with a husky tone. Good guitar accompaniment. Vocals need more work. Tuning out in places but you have a stunning soft tone to your voice.

Cressida Newbury  – You’re a superb female MC but found it hard to hear your words at times so work on diction. A few mistakes make sure you thoroughly rehearse.

Deano – Nice voice but work on image to bring out an edge. Your own song was better than the Biffy cover which for me didn’t work. Work on guitar skills.

Donna Mackay – Liked the original song. Nice tone to her voice. Maybe Donna would work better in a band? Good stage presence and a very personable act.

Donny Upton –Original song much better suited to your voice. Lovely rich voice, very listenable. Great vocals you reminded me of Joe from Nickelback.

Unsigned Musicians Bedford, Further Feedback

Hannah Faulkener – She has a very strong belt but could have shown a little more versatility dynamically. Good interaction with the audience. Loved the cover. Great twist to it.

Louise Arnold – Classic musical voice. Well performed and acted out. Needs to work on held notes. A convincing performance. You looked beautiful.

Sharon Minney/Pete Gordelier – Good performance. A little nervous though. Needs more interaction between each other to create a stronger bond on stage.

The Bombshells – Very entertaining and certainly made it memorable. Brilliant harmonies but a little bit gimmicky. Obvious cover choice but hey, everybody enjoyed it!

Sabrina – Work the stage more. You use the stage well and microphone technique is excellent. Great projection but you suffered a couple of pitch hiccups.

Melly Burell – Good on-stage interaction. Strong vocal but you need more than a guitar for the performance to feel huge. Maybe try a different song arrangement next time.

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

Unsigned Musicians Bedford, Enter Now!

All successful acts at the Bedford Regional Finals will now be performing in the live Area Final Showcase on 27^th November at The Bedford Corn Exchange. 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!