Following a successful period of applications from local artists, the Platform One Wight Noize shortlist has been announced.
On Thursday 25th April, Strings Bar and Venue will play host to the Wight Noize Live Music Showcase, in which seven successful acts will perform a 20-minute set of original music to an industry panel. The panel will then choose an overall act at the end of the evening who will have the honour of opening main stage on the Sunday of the Isle of Wight Festival.
The shortlist
Applicants were required to submit via the Amplead portal, which asked for links to recordings, live videos and social media links. The industry panel have taken all this into consideration and have shortlisted these acts to perform at the live showcase:
- Marnie Marie
- Georgia Nicole
- Chum
- Five Degrees North
- Jaded
- Amy Jolliffe
- Ruby
Playing the Platform One Stage too
As well as the winner opening the mainstage on Sunday 23rd June, all of the finalists will have the opportunity to play on the Platform One Stage over the weekend.
Platform One has been involved in the festival since its rebirth in 2002. Opportunities for young musicians at the festival have evolved each year thanks to the commitment of John Giddings, who is one of Platform One’s patrons.
Giddings: Platform One do an incredible job
John Giddings, Managing Director, Solo (Isle of Wight Festival), said,
“I am very proud to be a patron of Platform One. I think they do an incredible job of preparing young musicians for the reality of the music industry.
“I like helping people and my work with Platform One feels the right thing to do – they have integrity, and they are good at what they do.”
Book now
The general public are encouraged to come and support the finalists, with doors at 6:30pm and the first act on at 7pm.
Tickets can be bought in advance. This is a 16+ event.
Follow on social media
For other updates of the night, including running order and announcement of the industry panel, follow Platform One on social media @platformoneiow.
News shared by Dave on behalf of Platform One College of Music. Ed
