SUMMER SIZZLER 2013 – JUNE 8TH – LONDON
aaamusic | On 24, May 2013
12 emerging acts! 9 hours! 1 stage! The International Music Community (IMC) teams up with Discovery 2 to present some of the hottest, new, emerging talent waiting to break in one .
Together we will be celebrating a day of charity awareness by supporting two great causes, Water Aid (http://www.wateraid.org/uk) and The Ocean Project (http://theoceanproject.org/). June 8th has been earmarked for World Oceans Day (http://www.worldoceansday.org) & Un***k The World Day (http://www.utwnow.org). We have strategically positioned this event to celebrate these global awareness initiatives.
There will be 12 bands performing throughout the day, an all-day BBQ, a photo ‘fun’ booth and guest speakers talking about some of the great things they are doing to contribute to the sustainability of our planet and those who inhabit it.
The Justin Wayne Show (http://www.thejustinwayneshow.com) will record and interview all of the performing bands before independently broadcasting the event in the form of a podcast.
We will be working closely with the University of Westminster Film School (http://www.westminsterfilmschool.co.uk) who will be filming the entire event. Alchemy Mastering (http://www.alchemymastering.com) will be providing CDs that will be sold for £1 (minimum Donation) with all proceeds going to the two supported charities. Finally, Festival Specs (http://www.festivalspecs.com) will be selling their stylish sunglasses with 10% of every sale being donated to War Child, their charity partner.
Co-organiser of the Summer Sizzler, Umong Shah of Discover 2, says of the event, “On June 8th we will hold a huge party with the main goal of raising awareness for some incredible causes, which are hugely important to us. We want to let the masses know, come one come all, we actually can make the world a better place. Let’s do it together.”
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Confirmed Acts for the Summer Sizzler
VAN SUSANS (Bromley, England) – A Folk/Rock band with a burning passion for melodic harmonies and tales of love and heartbreak, accompanied by both beautiful acoustic rhythms and assertive electric guitar riffs. “The Van Susans provide the viral soundtrack of the Facebook generation”. Nick Toczek – R2 Magazine
THE MANIC SHINE (London, England) – A rock band unlike any you will have ever heard. With a vast sound that links progressive alt/rock with atmospheric synth noise, they combine incredible guitar solos, time signature changes and a heart-pounding groove to deliver an inebriating wall of metamorphic art rock.
“I REALLY like The Manic Shine!” – Nick Mason – Pink Floyd
THE TALKS (Hull, England) – The Talks bring positive Trad Ska vibes whilst delivering social commentary and hyping up crowds with their live shows throughout Europe. They have played Glastonbury festivals, toured in Europe, as well as touring with great bands including The Specials. “Frisky Ska Guitar Jolt-pop with regulation Reggae influence.” – NME
THE THESPIANS (Liverpool, England) – The Thespians have headlined the Liverpool O2 Academy 3 times, the Dawson’s Stage at Chester Rocks Festival (alongside Iggy and The Stooges) and BBC Introducing Stage at Mathew St Festival. “I was mesmerised when I saw them, and blagged a cd to play on my show. Cracking songs with great guitar riffs. I LOVE THEM!” – Janice Long – BBC Radio 2
HARRISON (London, England) – Harrison has just released her new single, “Supermodel”, has 1 million YouTube hits, a fashion line and an album recorded when she was 16 to her name, and collaborations and connections from Frankmusik to Perez Hilton. “The most talented lady I have ever met… This is what I have been waiting for!” – Frankmusic – Producer/Artist
COUNTING COINS (Hull, England) – “Take The Ride pays more than passing homage to the angry, politicised Ska, Punk and New Wave of the late 70’s – energetic, ferocious and fizzing with unpredictability. I love it!” – Katy Noone – Producer – BBC Introducing
http://www.facebook.com/CountingCoins
ALONESTAR (London, England) – Winner of two Exposure Music Awards for Best Male Artist and Best Urban Song, Jethro Sheeran aka Alonestar, is an artist fusing both hip hop and urban pop. “Vibrant sound, Alonestar’s vocals run deep” – Venue Magazine
ALEX HULME (Preston, England) – Liverpool based pop/folk, singer/songwriter Alex has played for Sir Paul McCartney, Billy Ocean and supported a wealth of artists including Willy Mason, Willis. Earl Beal and Emmy the Great. “A great voice and a great understanding for melody” – Billy Ocean – Artist https://www.facebook.com/Thisisalexhulme
NEW DEVICE (London, England) – A hard rock band influenced by stadium rock giants such as Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith and Metallica. They were selected over thousands of bands to be the main support to Bon Jovi at The O2 Arena London.
https://www.facebook.com/NewDeviceuk
HUGH KEICE (Seoul, S.Korea) – A classically trained artist who draws inspiration from soul music, folk and 90’s Pop-rock. “November’s best music from across the MAP (Music Alliance Pact): South Korea: Hugh Keice – We Are Islands” – The Guardian
THE 1930s (Belfast, N.Ireland) – A folk duo comprising of Andrew Cameron and Jonny Solari from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Their songs have folky hooks, infectious melodies and meaningful songs. Their EP is receiving plays on Radio 1, appearances at the MTV EMA’s and BBC 1 prime time show ‘Out Of The Blue’. “The 1930s write fist in the air, hug your brother music. Lyrically ahead of the game. A top band you NEED in your life.” – Phil Taggart – BBC Radio 1
CRY BABY AEROPLANES (Lancaster, England) – “Barely old enough to buy a lottery ticket, the group have combined their love of grunge and stoner rock with a deft sense of style to begin crafting their own set of thumping, raucous hook-laden songs.”
