And the nominees are…

It’s been a good old while since I told you about The Girls Are’s quest to find some hot, new womanly musical-talent worthy of gracing the stage at this year’s Ladyfest Ten extravaganza. In a bid to bring us some fresh ear-candy, whilst also providing support to acts that are still a wee bit ‘green’, The Girls Are arranged their ‘Just A Girl‘ battle of the bands competition. Well, choosing the cream of the crop has been a long and arduous task but finally, today, the nominations were announced!

The six finalists bring all different flavours to the musical table; There’s eery gypsy folk from Birds of Paradise, jangly punk tunes from Amazon Molly, acoustic sweetness from Minnie Birch, staccato electro from GLDGRVZ, mellow grunge rock from She Makes War and frenetic post punk from Blue Cherrys. Phew!

With so many styles represented, it’s going to tough to choose a band to fill that all-important Saturday slot (supporting MEN, no less!)… but if you want to see all these exciting bands battle it out before your very eyes, then get yourself down to the Just A Girl live final on October the 23rd!  All the details are here, so go along and support your favourite!

By: Sarah Barnes, 08.10.2010 | Comments (0)
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Battle of The Girl Bands!

Yoohoo, all you girl groups out there! Whether you’re the next Le Tigre, Destiny’s Child or Shampoo, if you’re looking for your big break then now is the time to take off your head phones and prick up your ears…

Big supporters of women in music, The Girls Are, are running a competition for bands to battle it out for a coveted slot at Ladyfest Ten in November. The competition, Just A Girl, will be judged by women in the know from publications such as The Fly and Wears The Trousers, as well as Charlottle Richardson Andrews from the legendary The Slits.

Not only will the winning band be playing alongside some huge names at the festival, but the talented group will also receive radio airplay and feature as part of a Ladyfest Ten documentary. Find out all the T&Cs here, and then hurry to get your demo track in – the deadline for entry is the 8th of September! Good luck!

By: Sarah Barnes, 29.08.2010 | Comments (0)
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