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Has anyone had any news yet?

GOOD LUCK TORN ASUNDER! YOU ROCK!

We're definitely due a blog today, so should get some news, even if its 'the finalists will be announced shortly'.

well we couldn't make down - oh well - good luck to torn asunder - and thanks to 50ft woman for being our friend on myspace - we're pretty happy though - we got a good plug from tom robinson on sunday mornings introducing.... and we got played again on rockstarsglued radio last night...

when will they announce those who are through?

Well, obviously, we went. And a couple of others as well...

Still got the fingers crossed...

We missed the open mic doohicky =(

Sad faces and spilt milk all round folks.
Darn,
who did go?
x

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Love your pics Torn Asunder you guys 'RAWK' I expect we will be seeing your fantastic banner on the telly with Alex Zane. AWESOME!

Good luck to everyone awaiting the news from the auditions but you must be positive and remember you are all winners in the eyes of your fans both old and new. We love you just keep doing what you love be happy and always remember to smile :-)

im not so bothered about the finla 50 being announced, it is annoying but my main thing is getting information about call backs. They said it would be tuesday comming right. If you're in a band that drove down from bloody Newcastle, you would need to know before tomorrow that you need to come back down for the call backs and get someone to cover that shift on tuesday.

It just takes a blog saying "there were so many of you it looks like we're gunna be delayed with those results. Sit tight" and most of our girlish moaning would be silenced.

i'm sorry but this competition is now turning into a bit of a joke as they are taking forever release the names of the bands which got through.

Most shows like this take an hour maybe 2 at most to count up all the votes and decide the winner but this is taking near enough a week to conclude!

I'm sorry but it has been very dis-organised and really its starting to loose the proffesionalism aswell

dont have a go because im entitled to my opinion

thanks

x

We've posted some pics on our MySpace site...

myspace.com/tornasunderuk

It ain't over till the fat lady sings. As there's been no blogs or updates, there is always hope!

The successful ones must have been called by now, lets stop this false hope guys,

we all had a great experience and hopefully did our best..

I do agree an official statement would be nice though..

We left at 6, got there for 8.30 and got seen just before 3. Worst time to have a hangover ever (not my intention to get drunk, just I know next time if i'm offered a blue-ray to say no!) - met some cool bands, check out the master chaynjis (pronounced changes) - they were the guys and girl with a double bass and they got filmed and interviewed by alex james in the queue. I'll be disappointed if they didn't get in.

Haven't heard anything yet. No idea if we will. We did our best but if we're not right, we're not right! Anyway, we've got a download ep out soon, so if you're interested check us out and give us an add on myspace. always cool to speak to other bands!

Heya! If you check out our blog, there's a pic of most of us (sans one of the guitarists) with our banner and a possible replacement guitarist on the end...

Cant believe I miss going to the open mic! My alarm didnt go off, I woke at 8.30 in such a happy mood only to notice the time and realise I werent going to make the 9am, and I'm sure they were turning down loads of acts, worst day ever, If only \I had someone who'd call or my phone worke then things coul be so ifferent.,

i should hope so

Anyone got any cool pictures from the day?

I have absolutely no idea... I was just imagining how I would do it if it were me! Don't take what I say as the absolute truth haha

I'm hoping they tell us today!

Just wrote a short blog about my experience yesterday, kudos to everyone that came down and queued, i managed to get in after 6hrs and im pretty sure everyone got seen ^_^

Firetone seems wise, how comes you know so much, did you just investigate about the call backs and all that?

I find it really hard to believe that people were called back yesterday. Thats a lot of music to listen to and judge.

"plummet99 says:

guys, people got a phone call last night if they got in, sorry to bear bad news."

Do you know that for sure or are you just presuming? A lot of the acts said midnight last night, but the officials we talked to said midnight if possible but maybe the day after or even tomorrow. Judging by the delays with just about everything else in this competition, my guess would be that people HAVEN'T heard yet! Imagine having to listen back to all those recordings.

I'm sure the judges marked each act as they watched them as a "to watch" act. I'd imagine they'd have at least 40-50 "to watch" acts. I'm not sure they would have had time last night to decide the final 20 for call backs.

It would be good to hear something from someone official really!

Darnell attended the open auditions yesterday. It was great to see so many people there. We met some great people whilst waiting in line for the auditions to start and we got some great contacts too!!
All of the staff were very proffesional (2 f's or 2 s's??) and helped the day go along as smoothly as possible, well done to all involved and to all who attended!!
Hey even if we don't get a call back, it's all part of the journey,
Much love and respect,
Darren from Darnell.

guys, people got a phone call last night if they got in, sorry to bear bad news.

We got there at 8.30 and were done by 4pm, at that point we were told we'd only be allowed to play half a song, but they let us go for the whole thing - then they sent us down to another room to do it again.

I hope that's a good sign ;D

The song we played is called 'No Such Thing as Monsters' - do have a listen on our page if anyone gets 5 mins.

Best of luck to everyone in the meantime - hopefully Orange will be in a position to let people know soon!

Yeah cuz i was gunna say if they were auditioning that many people it would take ages to sort it out.

Did anyone get cut off mid song?

I thought my audition went well and am wondering if they have notified successful applicants if they got through last night

please shed some light o orange!

thanks

josh

We haven't heard anything yet, but were told in our audition that Orange "wanted" to inform the successful parties yesterday, but thought that it would be more likely today.

Considering the amount of acts that they would have to shift through, I would imagine that phone calls will be being made this afternoon/evening, but that's just me.

Interesting queries re slicethepie and 'deals'. I think the short answer is 'ask a music lawyer'. Its a minefield out their, and even on this site it mentions record deals, publishing deals, etc.
I suspect unsigned do not want to put themselves in a position of awarding a contract to someone, only for another company to cry foul, as they have a prior claim. In respect of slicethepie, the basic idea is that punters invest in the product to get it made and distributed, and reap the rewards if its succesful. Again no ones going to give you a deal, and then have to pay out to co-investors.
Noting the number of bands who have music for sale out there, and the plethora of ways you can get your music out these days, how many people are truly 'unsigned'?

Im still recovering from the audition experience. I went to a gig the night before and was fighting off a cold and didnt get any sleep so it was a struggle. I still managed to get there at quarter to 6.

I thought i would see tent city like at glasto or when Japanese people are queing for the release of a new games console but got there and found a jolly 20 or so people there. And dear lord am i glad i got there when i did because when i left around 10 thirty you couldnt see the end of the line.

I dont know what is going on with the calling process, maybe someone who was there later in the day can help. Did they give ANY solid information last night? I did think it impossible to be able to sift through so many people and call the winners last night. False hope or no? Good luck to all who know already and those who dont. I wish you all the best.

Check me out if you have a spare moment and tell me what you think. Pop music in fine form.

HOLLER! :)

Couldn't go to the auditions because we're recording our first album at the moment but good luck to everyone who went and gets through. I hope the people picked were picked for being talented, alarm bells started ringing when an earlier blog post said something like 'our producers will be going along the lines looking for those who look the part...' there are too many bands out there with more style than substance which has go to be the wrong way round.

Didnt go to the auditions, but we understand where you are all coming from.
Hopefully someone at unsigned is reading your comments and will put out a new blog updating everyone.
Best of luck to anyone thats waiting.

Has anyone else got a call? I was initially told they would let people know by 12pm last night, which then changed to this morning - It's entirely possible they're running a bit behind

at this point, i'm quite amused by it all and my gut tells me i wont get a call (but not cos my song aint good, i just dont think theyd be looking 4 someone like me, especially at my age) tho i would have loved to play infront of jo whiley! : (

I got told that all the successful acts would be called by 9:00pm last night. I'm desperately clinging onto the hope that they're running way behind schedule and will call acts today.

Great experience, either way.

Torn Asunder, ha! i would be surprised if u didnt get a call. how do u think your audition went?
looking 4ward to seeing that alex zane pic with u guys. Thought i saw u in the queue when i first got there 8.45 but i didn't get to audition till 4ish! i thought i was good in the audition considering i was trashed and felt hell but i reckon i played double the speed...ha ;)

Thankx the keys.
I think it was unfortunate for those of us who were near the back most of the day and stood in that sun and the standing around really took the focus off everything for everyone- it was a brilliant atmosphere most of the time especially during filming and i'm sure there's some really good footage on their cameras of that. :-)
Even though it wasn't the best thing i've ever done in my singing career, I still take it as experience , and it gave my guitarist audition experience too. So we go up and on with the release of I'll stand by you and a dance track in the new year. x
At the end of the day, its been a success for most as they have gained from getting their name out just that little bit more, and each little bit builds and builds. I'm looking on at the future as i've been and done that audition and i've learnt from it.
All the best to everyone x

Cheryl Aster & August (band)

Any thoughts about slicethepie?

Has anyone heard anything about yesterday? Have they called anyone yet?

Anyone else sitting by the phone, afraid to leave the house, just in case you get called?

I've seen slicethepie mentioned a few times, but wasnt slicethepie the reason that Gilkicker got disqualified half way through the TV competition last year? They posted a blog about it here.
http://blog.myspace.com/index. cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&frien dID=31488638&blogID=327520863

Have they changed the rules this year?

Thanks for listening Carrielizar, much appreciated.

Good luck Cheryl, sounds like you feel the same as I do - I wasn't nervous really, just the conditions and time limits really put the pressure on more than anything lol!!

The song I chose to play is one that we put on slicethepie and has received the best reviews out of all our tracks, lots of people saying about how catchy it is so hoping the actual songwriting will be taken into consideration!!!!!!!

Will just have to wait and see I guess - I'm a million times more nervous waiting to see if I did enough to get my band through - I told the band I would do us justice on my own but feel a little like I could have done so much better to give us more of an opportunity.

Just got back to Doncaster from London for the wildcard open auditions... it is 9:45pm!!!
Was 5am when I woke up and 8:30 when I go to the audition... Richard and I queued for 6.5 nearly 7 hrs!!!
A&R were friendly, totally not what i'd expected.
I was a bit nervous and it showed a little in my vocal performance... all that sun and standing around really had me in the end :-( never mind, its all experience and I met some really cool ppl today and some outrageous ones too! lol.
I sang my song not only to the guests at the hotel the night before, and the audition, but got a cd played in the hotel 2, which was great publicity for me
I was filmed in the queues and had photos taken, which I hope turn out cool...
A tiring experience for all I think, but one we shall learn from hopefully ;-)
I wasn't nervous right until i stood on that x and then that was it, my nerves got the better of me. I wasn't out of tune, nor did i forget the lyrics, I just don't think it was my best performance, and my true ability shines better live with the full band and gear and an atmosphere to perform to. :-)
6.5 hrs in a queue and un un-warmed up artist is an overall reason for my not so best performance.
Richard and the A& R however thought it was ok, and that i'm being a bit critical of myself- which singers do.

Any way, good luck to all in evrything u do, and watch out for "I'll stand by you" released by myself on i-tunes, cdbaby etc on the 1st November - don't be a stranger, visit my myspace, say hi.
See you all out there!

Cheryl x

yeah its hard to work out what they'd be looking for...originality of course but there's alot of good stuff out there trying to get spotted by the big boys. i like your tunes and your biography is highly entertaining

Yeah thanks, it was certainly an experience :0) There were so many people though, and I reckon they would have been surprised at how good some of the guys were to be honest.

Cropredy is the soundest fest ive ever been to. Supergrass were sensational andd The Levellers blew me away into the next field.Plant only did one song ...would have been nice to see him do more. Hope your audition went well

No, did he? I know they had The Levellers and Supergrass this year. I need to get myself to a festival soon though, haven't been to any of the big ones yet

I go every year! Rock on Richard Thompson that's what i say. you know Robert Plant made an appearance this year?

Yeah been there a couple of times. My parents used to be good friends with them so used to go a lot when I was little :) Haven't been since I was like about 13 though

The Keyz...you live in banbury? Ever been to Cropredy's Fairport convention fest?

SO trashed now, feel like a zombie. what a long day! but met some fab peeps and sam who was a real sweetie. award of the day has to go to my mate for missing her sat morn lie in to come with me. i decided to not play safe by doing my new song 'sex it rocks' haha! anarchy rules my heart! the song will be up on myspace in week...
good luck with it all guys...
adios amigos!
x

Hey, yeah we got back at about 4.30pm - was quite intense! The audition was followed by shopping in Camden, so was well knackered when I got back to Banbury

Well done Sleeper Cell - good luck , I reckon if they listened to your track in full twice it must have been a good song :0)

I was representing our band on my own but don't feel I performed up to scratch, and didn't perform the whole song (not sure if that's bad) so I don't think we'll get through, but at least I gave it a shot!

Robin

Fall Of Jupiter got to the auditions really early and managed to get theirs done quite quickly. However since then they've been drinkin and sight seeing to the point where they have lost each other in London. Im waiting here in Leicester for their return, trying to give directions to very drunken men over a vague telephone line. If you spot a man looking lost, point him to leicester! They've had a great day by the sounds of things, but could be a statistic on the streets of London tonight.!?!

Very, very cynical Burning Age, but absolutely spot on! lol.

Josh: a friendly A&R guy? Well that's what they're paid for. And to like all the music you like. And have similar cultural reference points. And to appear like they're your friend and that, unlike they're bosses, they'll see you right.

Essentially to soften you up for the kill .

Frankly I wouldn't trust an A&R guy as far as I could throw one ;)

Just got back from auditions and something to eat, what a long day from getting up at 5.30am and driving down to London by the time we were in the que it was 8.20am, managed to get an interview with Mr Zane and then to sing our song for him and the cameras which was pretty cool, not sure about our audition got to do it fully, twice, in differant rooms, is that good ,, I dont know, great experiace and hopefully we have made a few friends.

If there are any bands who want a gig in Ipswich next year take a look at our myspace.com/sleepercell346 we have dates at The Milestone every six weeks and will be looking for an out of town band at everyone, so get in touch and we can sort a gig swap.

Good luck to everyone who was at the auditions today.

SleeperCell
xxxxx

It has to have been nuts at the auditions, hope y'all had fun.

Maybe see a few of you guys on the road.

*thanks,

from josh

Just got back from auditions.

Feedback - the A and R guy was really friendly and was a great experience

Six and a half hours queueing just flew by..(well sort of)

Great people great atmosphere..

One small suggestion is next year the event should secure sponsorship so they can give a couple of freebies to the patient crowd :)

had a good experience though

thanks josh..

We've just returned from the open auditions... We played our part, then we got Alex Zane to have a pic with us and our banner! He even called it a "RAWK BANNER"... Take a look at our blog!

It was great to meet some of you, especially the guitarist from Green Phoenix! Hope your audition went well.

the auditions are now lol,
i couldnt really get there for 9am so im out :(

when are they btw?

see you all at the auditions!

need to audition somewhere like portsmouth!

dont think i can make it there on time....

is there a spare guitarist out there who can support me at the auditions 2day. i kno its late notice but msg me.

My thoughts are with all those attending the auditions today. SHOW 'EM WHAT YA GOT! So much talent signed up here they will prob end up putting another whole bunch of acts through. Probably have not even let people know if they have got through in the first place so they can make their final choices over the weekend. Once again good luck you are all winners in my eyes. Be positive and keep smiling Echo Falls :-)

did anyone watch the jonty orange tour series?

See you tomorrow guys

Good Luck Guys, see you in the morning x

Hey everyone! Absolutely gutted I can't make it tomeorrow, playing acoustically is my thing too! But good luck to all of you! Let us know how it goes!

Cheers
Rach
x

I agree with the vast majority o people who think this competition was a really good idea but is something that will need a hell of a lot longer (considering that Voting only seemed to last around a week) to decide the top 25.

We are one on many Rock bands out there that are maybe a bit much for the norm(Travis/coldplay listeners) but are every bit as talented (if not more) than all these "pop bands" (because in the end that's what they are...they are the popular music)

Rock music is something that should be seen live and enjoyed live....... and a TAPE/CD/DOWNLOAD should be used to remember the live show.......

I think US ROCK BANDS should use this site to meet other real talented musician's/bands around the country...It shouldn't matter what your style of music or how good your demo sounds..........lets use this site to take good music to the masses........people want to hear it......so lets give them it.........

WE Whiskey Trail are one of many excellent bands on this site....lets not waste this opportunity......lets get gigs out of it n let people here our music....

maybe i can take her place haha

thats an oops! i understand that any band through has been told not to blog or they will get in trouble as the 50 havent been announced yet...........

oh rub it in why dont you! haha

hey peeps!! i just want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH and I'm very excited......because i got through to the next round!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!
I'm buzzing right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

+ don't waste your time going to the auditions, you know its gonna wind up being like an indie -X- factor!

Given the number of bands on this site, I find it extremely unlikely that the judges were able to fairly and inclusively 'judge' all the remaining bands once the public vote had finished. This means that bands like 'Leika' and 'Veta Corps' didn't have a chance which sucks cos they easily blow away the competition. Rubbish! Guess we'll up with another flop like last year's winners... i mean, have you heard their stuff - they sound like a poor man's Hoosiers! And Hoosiers aren't very good anyway! If only these competitions were based on material and talent!

ah, cant decide whether to turn up or not.......

Arrrg!

First post too. Whooo hooo (ahem)

I lost my mobile that we registered with a few days ago, so I gather you have sent our confirmation of the final 50 to our band email address ;o)

On a serious note, I gather once the 50 are announced there will be a huaage amount of traffic decending on the fortunate few to see what and why they were chosen.

Here's a teaser for you. What if the 25 acts through on votes were all dance acts? In the spirit of diversity in the competition would you need to 'discount' some of these acts and goes for the next highest voted act in a different genre?

No conspirect theories here, just a straighforward question.