Local MP Jeremy Hunt is taking part in the second annual Parliamentary live music competition – “Rock the House” and is inviting nominations from under-18s, solo artists, bands and live music venues in South West Surrey to submit their entries to his office. Applicants need to fill in a form and submit an original composition to Jeremy by March 16th. Successful nominees chosen by Jeremy will then go forward to the national competition which will be judged by a panel of international music industry experts and musicians before the finalists are announced on Friday 18th May. The finalists will then take part in a battle of the bands to determine the winner on Wednesday 30th May and the winner in each category will perform live at a final competition reception on the Terrace at the House of Commons in the evening.
The competition was founded by Mike Weatherley MP in support of the UK live music sector to raise the profile of intellectual property rights issues and counts rock legends Alice Cooper and Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan as Patrons. Musicians and live music venues within the area can find all forms and information on the competition at www.rockthehouse2012.com and can send in their nominations to Jeremy at [email protected]. Prizes include music equipment; a chance to play at high profile festivals; and mingle with the great and the good of the music industry.
Jeremy said: “South West Surrey is a hub of artistic talent - I would urge any budding musicians out there to submit their entries to me so I can show Parliament what the Culture Minister’s patch has to offer!”
Founder, Mike Weatherley MP, said: “The UK has a world-leading music and creative industry and this competition aims to celebrate the very best up-and-coming artists; and to raise the profile of intellectual property rights among politicians. I urge all unsigned musicians to fill in an application form and send a copy of their music to their MP.”
