Blackstar Amps Join Live And Unsigned Music Competition As Official Amplification Partner

Jan. 24, 2011 - PRLog -- Live and Unsigned, the UK’s biggest music competition for original artists, is pleased to announce Blackstar amps as the official amplification partner for Live and Unsigned 2011.

Blackstar Amplification is the perfect partner for Live and Unsigned, as the company’s ethos revolves around creating the best possible platform for musicians to create a unique and individual sound. Blackstar has over 50 years combined experience in guitar amplification design and as such recognises that original music needs a flexible approach.
Joel Richardson of Blackstar said: “As a company we are strongly independent and this is reflected in our design philosophy. Rather than restricting guitarists to the signature sounds of the established brands, Blackstar Amplification allows tonal flexibility far beyond that of existing equipment.
“It is this spirit and technical ability which makes us so pleased to be involved in Live and Unsigned – no matter what genre or musical background auditionees come from our amps will help them make the best possible impact in front of the judges.”
Chris Grayston Events Director for Live and Unsigned said: “We are delighted to have Blackstar onboard, their passion for self expression and individuality really compliments what Live and Unsigned is all about. Together we are looking forward to making Live and Unsigned 2011 the biggest yet, and we can’t wait to start finding the best talent the UK has to offer!”
Now in its fifth year, Live and Unsigned is the UK’s biggest original music competition for bands, vocal groups and solo artists. Travelling across the nation, the competition searches for the ultimate and best UK unsigned act.
All acts in the competition are auditioned live which is what makes Live and Unsigned so unique, there are no demos or submissions. Those who make it through the audition stage will get to perform to industry judges, A&R associates and celebrity guests in some of the UK's most prestigious venues. And those who make it to the Grand Final will get to share the stage with some of the UK's best musicians at the Live and Unsigned Festival at the 02 in London!

The competition's aim is to find potential recording artists. Over 10, 000 acts entered the competition last year and the Grand Final saw the cream of the UK's unsigned talent showcase their music in front of thousands of audience members and the judging panel which included Slade's legendary front man Noddy Holder, Radio 1's Annie Nightingale, Kerrang's Alex Baker and R’n’B star Shola  Ama.

Blackstar amps join musician’s website MusicRadar as sponsors for Live and Unsigned 2011, supporting a massive winner’s prize pool that includes £100,000 worth of goodies such as up to £50,000 of investment from Future Music Management, Blackstar amps, Music magazine subscriptions, a world tour to take in Europe’s Tour Music Fest in Italy, as well as gigs in Australasia and the USA.

Auditions for Live and Unsigned are currently underway, for more information on Live and Unsigned 2011, or to enter the competition visit www.liveandunsigned.uk.com. To find out more about Blackstar amps visit www.blackstaramps.co.uk