Applications for this year's Wight Noize competition are now open, with a place on the Isle of Wight Festival Main Stage up for grabs.
Finalists will be chosen for a performance at Strings, where one artist or band will win a place at the Isle of Wight Festival.
The Wight Noize initiative was conceived by Platform One, which has continuously strived to develop opportunities for young bands, artists, and musicians resident on the Island since 1999.
Artists and bands are asked to fill out and submit an application form with links to audio, video, and online promotion.
Deadline for entries is 1pm on Friday March 31, all entrants must be aged between 16 and 24 and residents of the Isle of Wight.
The idea is to support emerging performers who are actively seeking to take their next steps into the industry, by providing them with the opportunity to perform their original music at a major music festival.
Shortlisted artists and bands will be invited to play a live showcase at Strings Bar & Venue on Saturday May 13, to a panel of industry guests.
Last year saw the first ever female solo singer win the competition, with Beth Brookfield (below) triumphant.
This year's winner will secure a spot on the festival’s Main Stage on Sunday June 18, with the runners-up being offered a performance slot on the Platform One stage, based in the main arena.
David Pontin, Director of Platform One said:
"We are excited to see the return of the live music showcase for the shortlisted winners this year.
"This is a unique opportunity for Island bands to get involved with, and we are excited to see what new music the 2023 Wight Noize applications will bring us.”
Terms of entry
Platform One has been involved with the festival since its rebirth in 2002.
Opportunities for young musicians at the festival have evolved each year thanks to the commitment of Solo Managing Director and long-time IW Festival organiser John Giddings, who is one of Platform One’s patrons.
He said:
“I am very proud to be a patron of Platform One. I think they do an incredible job of preparing young musicians for the reality of the music industry.
"I like helping people and my work with Platform One feels the right thing to do - they have integrity, and they are good at what they do.”
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