Open Mic UK 2018 Auditions

Open Mic UK, the UK’s premier music competition for unsigned acts, is now open for this year’s round of auditions. The auditions are taking place across the UK including Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Essex, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, and Southampton.

All types of singers, songwriters, rappers and vocal groups of all ages are encouraged to enter. See end of release for full audition dates and times.

The music competition attracts over 10,000 acts every year across the country and previous winners include Birdy winner of Echo Award for Best International Rock/Pop Female Artist, Lucy Spraggan and Jaymi Hensley from Union J.

Acts will have the opportunity to audition in front of experienced music industry judges and gain invaluable feedback. The winner of Open Mic UK will get the chance to record their debut album and music video plus benefit from extensive media promotion.

The competition is split into age categories: 21 and over, 17-20 and under 16. Acts can perform either covers or original materials from any genre, so whether you’re into Pop, R&B, Acoustic or Classical, Open Mic UK welcomes you. Acts who are successful in the audition go through to a Regional Final Showcase and will get to perform live at some of the best venues in the country. The winners of each regional final will then progress to the Open Mic UK National Grand Final which will be held at London’s indigo at The O2.

Finalists will get to perform in front of a live audience, celebrity guests and the judges including A&R music industry professionals from Universal Music, Sony and Modest Management. Aspiring singers and songwriters can enter by registering at http://www.openmicuk.co.uk/ to secure their audition.

Open Mic UK offers a fantastic opportunity to not only show off your musical talent to industry professionals, but also to gain real life experience and develop your act in this highly competitive industry!
Auditions start in August and places are filling fast.


OPEN MIC UK 2018 SINGING AUDITION TIMINGS
• AM Auditions
o 10.30am - Under 16 age category
o 11.30am - 16-20 age category
o 12.30pm - 21 and over age category
o 1pm - UK Songwriting Competition performances
• Early PM Auditions - Bristol and Camden
o 12pm - Under 16 age category
o 1pm - 16-20 age category
o 2pm - 21 and over age category
o 2.30pm - UK Songwriting Competition performances
• PM Auditions
o 4.30pm - Under 16 age category
o 5.30pm - 16-20 age category
o 6.30pm - 21 and over age category
o 7pm - UK Songwriting Competition performances
• Evening Auditions
o 6pm - Under 16 age category
o 7pm - 16-20 age category
o 8pm - 21 and over age category