Calling all budding bands or DJs that live, erm, on the Isle of Wight. Organisers of the Bestival - Rob Da Bank's new festival event which will take place on the IOW in Sep - have reserved a peak time slot on their bill for a local band and DJ, and they are now encouraging local artists to send in demo or mix CDs for consideration. Tapes should be sent to Rob da Bank, Bestival Bands & DJ Competition, Studio 10, 25 Denmark Street, London WC2H 8NJ. The top five bands will be invited to compete at a final on 19 Aug. One DJ will be picked who will be tested at the final. Both band and DJ will then get a high-up-the-bill slot at the festival itself.
The Bestival is, of course, the new three day music festival being organised by Da Bank and his Sunday Best label. Full details at www.Bestival.net - press info from Darling Dept.
Talking of Sunday Best, this weekend is another one of the label's open air affairs at Brockwell Park's Lido. Mylo, Grand National, The Cuban Brothers and Rob Da Bank are on the bill. Very limited capacity and tickets are in much demand. For details of £1.99 guest list places contact [email protected] by end of play today.