New music award for Merseyside bands launched
A new award recognising the next generation of Liverpool musicians is being launched in the city tonight.
Described as the “Scouse Mercury Prize” by organisers, the GIT Award will celebrate Liverpool’s current rich musical diversity.
Named after the Daily Post music blog Getintothis, the award is open to all musicians.
Peter Guy, Liverpool Daily Post journalist and editor of Getintothis, said: “Think of it as the Scouse Mercury Prize – but, the only criteria being that it has a clear connection with Liverpool; ie the record was made, produced or recorded by Liverpudlians.
“Unlike the Mercurys, there will be a transparent judging panel and as many grass roots musicians won’t record a full album during the course of a year we’re asking for four tracks be submitted to be eligible for entry – think of it as an old school four-track EP.”
The official launch of the GIT Award will take place at Liverpool Music Week’s spectacular closing party at the Contemporary Urban Centre tonight.
The 12 nominees will then be announced next spring before the winner is unveiled days before Liverpool Sound City 2012, where they will feature on the Getintothis stage. The winner will also receive a day’s free recording time with a top producer at Sandhills studio.
Kevin McManus, former NME journalist and director at Liverpool Vision, official sponsors of the GIT Award, said: “We are really happy to support the GIT Award. Liverpool has a worldwide reputation for its creativity and for continuing to produce some of the UK’s best music and most innovative music businesses. This award gives new talent an important platform and provides some well-deserved recognition for the numerous new acts breaking through.”
Send your four tracks to getintothis@gmail.com or alternatively post to Peter Guy, The GIT Award, Liverpool Daily Post & ECHO, PO Box 48, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L69 3EB.
‹
Back
The Capital, 39 Old Hall Street, Liverpool
L3 9PP
Telephone: +44(0)151 600 2900
Email:
info@liverpoolvision.co.uk