The Roundhouse and EMI dedicate September to emerging talent with 30/30.
The Roundhouse has joined forces with EMI Music for the second year for 30/30, a groundbreaking youth music project designed to cultivate and develop new and emerging talent. Every day this September, 30/30 will offer 30 unsigned artists - between the ages of 16-25 - one free day of recording time in the Roundhouse’s EMI Live Music Studio, along with top guest producers to professionally record and mix their track for free.
On 13 October, the 30 lucky acts chosen by the Roundhouse team will have the opportunity to put their questions to a panel of experts from all areas of the industry - from artist management and marketing, through to publishing and A&R. 30/30 is non-genre specific and aims to attract an eclectic variety of artists.
Last year’s project was a huge success, attracting submissions from hundreds of aspiring artists, which culminated in the 30/30 Compilation Album 2009, a collection of 30 tracks featuring artists such as Ghosts You Echo, Hella Better Dancer and Ken Kobayashi, all of which have since signed recording deals with the Roundhouse’s in-house label, Roundhouse Records. Albums cost just £8 and all proceeds go directly back into providing more opportunities to aspiring musicians.
Artists interested in 30/30 2010 should visit www.roundhouse.org.uk/3030 to download an application form and submit their track via Soundcloud – the deadline is 16 July.
Oli Kluczewski, Music Programme Co-ordinator at the Roundhouse: “30/30 is all about developing and nurturing a thriving musical community of emerging artists and putting them together with top flight music industry professionals. Year on year 30/30 will seek to develop this community through recording and performance opportunities with expert industry advice. Through 30/30 and Roundhouse Records, we’re presenting a brand new model for supporting and championing emerging music in the UK, pushing our artists into the digital world with cutting edge technology such as live web streaming, Roundhouse Radio and our in-house production team.”
Watch 30/30 2009 promo video here: www.roundhouse.org.uk/3030
Listen to the 30/30 Compilation Album 2009 here: www.soundcloud.com/roundhouseldn
