Today the voting for MTV Brand New opens to the public on mtv.co.uk/brandnew - the winner will be announced early February after two live showcases on January 29th and January 30th. The showcases will be one-off opportunities to see some of 2014's hottest talent together. Artists announced in Jan.
Banks
Ella Eyre
Elyar Fox
George Ezra
Joel Compass
Kwabs
Royal Blood
Sam Smith
The Vamps
Marie Naffah (Unsigned Winner)
Elyar Fox says: "It still hasn't sunk in that I'm nominated for MTV Brand New! I'm looking forward to getting my fans involved now the voting has opened."
Sam Smith: 'Thank you MTV for including me in you Brand New for 2014! I grew up with MTV, so it is really exciting to be a part of this campaign'
Elyar Fox: “It's so great to be a part of MTV's Brand New list. I've been a big fan of MTV since as long as I remember! All my favourite artists have been played on MTV, and I can't believe that I will be too.”
"It still hasn't sunk in that I'm nominated for MTV Brand New! I'm looking forward to getting my fans involved now the voting has opened."
Kwabs: “Really pleased to find out that I've made it on to the MTV Brand New list for 2014. Props go to MTV for always supporting new artists - Thank you.”
Royal Blood: “It is great to be included in MTV's Brand New for 2014. It fills us with endless joy to know that our music will be experienced by many on such a well regarded platform. We salute you.”
Music-News.com was there to congratulate the nomonees:
