FAQ Category: Sending your Entry

Keep an eye on this website where the final 10 will be announced. If you reach the final 40 it is a VERY good idea to prepare a 200 word bio about yourself in Word format with a good quality head and shoulder photo. If you reach the final 12 you will need to supply these items almost immediately.

Click on the “Print Entry Form” link in the menu

They are with your application form which you can download by clicking in the “Print Entry Form” link in the menu.

TOTALLY!! We need to be absolutely sure it’s you. If we can’t, the entry is disqualified.

Sorry, we cannot return any video tapes or DVD’s.

We need to be absolutely sure you meet the standard to make it to the final’s in January as that’s the time we first meet you and see you play for real. To reduce any chance of “creative entries” i.e. miming to a pre recorded piece, we cannot accept any entries sent in using a electronic kit. For the avoidance of doubt, ALL entries must be made on an acoustic kit only.

Yes, because you were not as good as those who got into the final 40 or final 10.

We get over 400 tapes in, so it’s impossible to offer feedback on individual entries – sorry!

You can have backing music if you want but if the track does not allow for a substantial solo (>50%) or if it’s so loud we can’t hear you playing, you’re placing yourself at a disadvantage.

No. We will only accept a 2 minute video of you playing solo.