Join South London’s finest musicians in the challenge to become Croydon’s Hottest Unsigned Music Act 2011.
Every February Croydon Clocktower reverberates to the sound of musicians going head to head – rappers against folk musicians and rock bands against soul singers – with the act showing the most musical ability and potential winning the day.
Revered as one of the most professional unsigned artist competitions in South London, there are three categories – singer / songwriter, urban and bands – showcased over three nights. The final consists of two acts from each night playing to win.
Jim Benner, judge and former XFM Head of Events first judged in 2006 and keeps coming back as he is “constantly astounded by the emerging music talent in Croydon”. Having been at the forefront of discovering and booking some of the UK’s most influential artists (Oasis and Kasabian), Testing is firmly on his radar.
Come along and experience the cutting edge of Croydon music. As Deep London Magazine editor Angela Ferrara notes “Testing is rammed with fans from all musical genres and buzzing with an excitement rarely seen.”
Tues 22 February 2011 Singer/songwriter
Wed 23 February 2011 Urban
Thurs 24 February 2011 Bands
Fri 25 February 2011 Grand Final
Tickets: Heats £3; Final £5 (14+)
Tickets from:
Arts Café Bar, Croydon Clocktower, Katharine Street
Tel: 020 8253 1030
This year’s acts:
Singer/Songwriters:
Heyzelda
Jason James
Josh Mills
Mark Bishop
Mikey G
Sweet Ambition
Urban acts:
6VI
DEMZ
INDIGO
LoveLife6958
Miracle
Peter Croucher
Bands:
Fakebit Polytechnic
Forever Exiled
House of Rogues
Mk III
Soapy Jefferson
The Tantrums
