Young people aged 11-19 from Great Britain and Northern Ireland are being encouraged to register for Next BRIT thing - a major new nationwide music competition backed by the UK music industry and The Government.
Next BRIT thing is looking for young musicians in any genre to share their performances, compete in online charts and perform live. There are separate categories for both pop and classical music, withan additional award for composition.
Next BRIT thing is open to all 11-19 year olds whether in formal education or not. It offers entrants a raft of prizes and money-can’t-buy opportunities, including the chance to perform in front of thousands and exclusive support and guidance from professional musicians and songwriters.
The lucky winners – to be chosen by a team of influential artists and music industry executives - will be crowned Next BRIT thing and receive a unique award.
This is a major cross-curricular learning opportunity from The Government and industry. It will appeal to all children and young people whilst enabling them to develop their creative talents, confidence and skills. Young people entering Next BRIT thing will also have access to high-quality tutorials and resources to help them improve their skills, develop confidence and explore careers in the creative industries.
The Next BRIT thing website at www.nextbritthing.com is already open for registration. From September 2011, entrants can submit video and audio of their performances to be assessed by their peers as a weekly chart. The best and most popular will progress to regional finals in November 2011, culminating in a national final early in 2012.
Some of the UK’s biggest stars are supporting Next BRIT thing:
Paloma Faith says “I am so excited about the Next BRIT thing. The international charts have shown that there is so much talent on our green island to tap in to. Music is so exciting and I can't wait to hear what some of the entrants are doing....”
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