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New Creative Award

02 June 2008

Best selling artist KT Tunstall announced she will be judging the final of an innovative new award for aspiring singer-songwriters, the Shure Creative Award, sponsored by Shure, the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance and Play Music Pickup magazine.

Applicants should upload a video of themselves performing an original song, on any instrument, to the website www.shurecreativeaward.com, which went live May 30th. Submissions will be judged by both the public and a panel of experts, with KT herself picking the final winners!

The winner recieves a once in a lifetime opportunuity to professionally develop their talent and skills, including the opportunity to perform in live showcase events in London and a fees-paid place on the Institute's fantastic one year Higher Diploma course which starts in October and is worth £4,950.

Two runners up win the opportunity to attend the same course at a discounted cost, plus prizes from the competition's sponsors.

KT Tunstall said about the award:

"It's important that the art of songwriting is respected just as much as the ability to perform and play on stage. It's about time there was a competitive platform for young songwriters to win the chance to spend a year honing their craft. It's a great opportunity."

The closing date for entries is July 13th, so what are you waiting for?

For further details on entry guidelines and terms and conditions visit www.shurecreativeaward.com or contact the Institute directly:
020 7328 0222, info@icmp.uk.com www.icmp.uk.com