Congratulations are in order for 19-year-old singer songwriter from the Isle of Wight, who has been selected as the Wight Noize winner and will appear on the main stage at Isle of Wight Festival in June.
Beth Brookfield music is a perfect blend of hooky indie pop paired with dreamy slide guitar. Read more about Beth below.
The panel made a unanimous decision at the end of the Wight Noize industry showcase.
What is Wight Noize?
The Wight Noize initiative was conceived by Platform One, who have continuously strived to develop opportunities for young bands, artists and musician’s resident on the Island since 1999.
Wight Noize is a mechanism to support young musicians on the Isle of Wight. The concept is to support emerging performers who are actively seeking to take the next steps into the industry, in providing them with the opportunity to perform their original music at a major internationally acclaimed music festival.
The Panel
The Wight Noize industry showcase took place on Saturday 18th May at Strings Music Venue, Newport. The industry panel included venue owner Claydon Conor, Jess Paine from SyncVault, Silas Gregory from Chalkpit Records and Rob Homes from Empire Sounds.
The panel gave each act feedback and made the decision of one act to open the mainstage on Sunday 19th June at the Isle of Wight Festival.
Pontin: The standard of all acts was unbelievable
David Pontin, Director, Platform One Platform One College of Music, who has been involved in the festival since its rebirth in 2002, said,
“What an incredible evening, showcasing the talents of young musicians on the Island. The standard of all acts was unbelievable. The opportunity to be involved in the Isle of Wight Festival has made a significant difference.
“This is the twentieth year that Platform One have been involved with the Festival. We are so proud of the achievements of all of our incredible students.”
Giddings: Very proud to be a patron of Platform One
Opportunities for young musicians at the Festival have evolved each year thanks to the commitment of John Giddings, who is one of Platform One patrons.
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.”
These unique opportunities for young musicians on the Island confirm the ongoing support from Solo, the festival organisers.
Runners Up
Runners Up included:
- The Optimists
- Greek Tragedies
- Chicks
All acts will play the Platform One Stage, based in the main arena. Platform One Stage this year will feature 41 acts throughout the weekend.
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More about Brookfield
Brookfield released her debut single ‘The Journey’ in November 2020 at just 17 years old, and after having Radio Play on BBC Solent, AmazingRadioUSA in America and more, she released the feel good single ‘No Words To Describe’ in 2021 which received support from BBC Introducing and was featured as Voice FM’s ‘Homegrown Hit’.
‘Chasing After You’ (2022) is about finding yourself being stuck in the same situation over and over again with someone you love and realizing that you are the only one willing to put in the effort to try and make things work, and instead are just going round in circles with this person and nothing changes.
The music video was filmed in London at PixiPixel Studios and was released through VEVO. The single had radio play on BBC introducing and BBC Solent, including a prime time interview.
In March 2022 Beth performed at a TEDx talk, where she wrote an original song specifically for the event. The performance has now been uploaded to the Official Tedx YouTube channel with over 34 Million subscribers.
Beth supported American singer Arielle in 2020 and most recently supported James Walsh, frontman of English post-Britpop band Starsailor.
“Brookfield is ready to become the UK’s newest star”
Brookfield made her UK Festival debut at The Isle of Wight Festival in 2021, playing four different sets over the weekend. Taking influence from 70’s musicians such as George Harrison and Fleetwood Mac she hopes to bring a modern twist to her music with her catchy vocals and guitar hooks.
‘Beth Brookfield is ready to become the UK’s newest star’
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