Native State play in the final of the MSN Live Sessions competition 2 Nov 2006 at The Barfly, Camden, London!!! We made the short list and now we're down to the last three, chosen by a panel of industry judges. The judges will pick the best artist in live performance from each genre. The winning artist in each genre wins a £10,000 prize and a day with artist management to advise them how to spend this. From the three winning artists, a winner will be chosen based on number of downloads and the quality of their live performance on the day, they will receive a £300k MSN advertising campaign and recording time! Bring it on !!!!!
Native State performed at the Oxjam Acousticfest event at M19 Bar, Levenshulme on Friday 20 October. BBC Radio Manchester broadcast live from the event. Listen to Ruth from Native State being interviewed by Gail Sullivan : Ruth interview
Good news about the MSN Live Sessions competiion we're in. We made it to the shortlist stage and could be making it to the final !!
What's more the judging panel of 5 music industry guys are checking out our stuff this week !! Here's the list of judges:
Eddie Clarke (former Motorhead guitarist) Gary McLarnan (Manager of Mr Skruff) Paul Craig (Managing Director of Supervision Management) Charlie Kirby-Welsh (Label Manager Kartel Records - Son of Dave & Fat Freddy's Drop) John Kennedy (XFM DJ) Paul Kinder (Head of Publishing, Europe - Chrysalis Music)
There are three genre categories, 1.Rock/Metal 2.Alternative/Indie including acoustic, and 3.Pop/Urban including dance, R'n'B and Hiphop
We are in the shortlist for Alternative/Indie including acoustic.A panel of industry judges pick the best three finalists in each genre. Then in a live performance the judges pick the best artist from each genre. The winning artist in each genre wins a £10,000 prize and a day with artist management to advise them how to spend this. From the three winning artists, a winner will be chosen based on number of downloads and the quality of their live performance on the day, they will receive a £300k MSN advertising campaign and recording time!
Sun 29 Oct 2006 7.00pm - InTheCity fringe gig, Acousticfest at M19 Bar
847 Stockport Road , Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3PW UK Cost: £3 Native State join the line-up for this InTheCity gig at Acousticfest. Also part of the Levenshulme festival. Doors from 7.00pm
Wed 1 Nov 2006 10.00pm - Revise
559 Wilbraham Road, Chorlton Manchester, M21 0AE UK Native State play a stripped down set at Revise. This is an acoustic night put on by Extraordinary Rendition. There will be two other acts so come down for a great night of live acoustica !
Thu 2 Nov 2006 5.00pm - MSN Live Sessions Final at Camden Barfly
The Barfly, 49 Chalk Farm Road London, NW1 8AN UK Cost: contact venue for details Native State play in the final of the MSN Live Sessions competition!!! We made the short list and now we're down to the last three, chosen by a panel of industry judges. The judges will pick the best artist in live performance from each genre. The winning artist in each genre wins a £10,000 prize and a day with artist management to advise them how to spend this. From the three winning artists, a winner will be chosen based on number of downloads and the quality of their live performance on the day, they will receive a £300k MSN advertising campaign and recording time! Bring it on !!!!!
Wed 16 Nov 2006 10.00pm - Iguana
115-117, Manchester Rd, Chorlton Manchester, M21 9PG UK Native State return to Iguana. with another great acoustic set. This night has a wonderful atmosphere. Come along and do something for your ears !
Sun 19 Nov 2006 10.00pm - The Oxford
421-423 Oxford Rd Manchester, M13 9WG UK Native State return to headline at The Oxford. Support tbc. Doors 9.00pm
Tue 28 Nov 2006 7.00pm - Real Fresh TV Showcase at The Music Box
65 Oxford St Manchester, M1 6QF UK Native State play the Real Fresh TV Showcase. More details on how to get tickets etc to follow.... Watch this space.
Wed 6 Dec 2006 10.00pm - Lounge
478, Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9AS UK Native State are back again at the Satellite Club night at the Lounge in Chorlton. We always have a great time playing here. It's a great night with a great atmosphere. Come and give your ears a treat. Doors from 9.00pm
Thanks to everyone who voted for us in the Real Fresh TV Bandstand competition.
We are one of the four winning bands who will be performing at the Real Fresh TV November gig in Manchester.
The concert will take place in the last week of November 2006 at a reputable live music venue in Manchester, UK. It will incorporate live interviews and will be filmed by a professional AV crew for broadcast on www.realfresh.tv.
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