High Tide Magazine

Performance

Jousting guitars compete for top slot

Tuesday, 29 September 2009

Sounds like Scarborough repelling an alien invasion of South Bay, but Battle of the Sands is a musical showcase and talent competition rolled into one. Following on from last year’s successful event, ten bands will be battling it out for the privilege of appearing on the main stage at a major concert in the Spa Grand Hall early next year. The aim of the event, as organiser Stuart Holroyd explains, is to show off some of the best up and coming bands from around Yorkshire and ‘to put Scarborough on the musical map’.

The ten finalists have been whittled down from 35 entries from all around Yorkshire. The first selection round was done by listening to demos. Seven of the final ten are from Scarborough (including some familiar names like We Heart Katamari and Alistair James), two from Whitby and one from Doncaster. The bands will play through the afternoon and evening. The panel of judges will announce the winners, who then get to play again. Last year's winners, the fabulously named Mum Locked in Castle (who won a support slot to Feeder at Coastival) will play while the judging takes place.

Stuart says: ‘There will be a variety of music on offer, from straight rock to reggae to acoustic, but with the emphasis on choosing a band who can project across a big venue.’ This year’s judges are Jock Bray (formerly of Cockroach), James Koppert, Kate Longmate and Matt Seymour from the BBC. ‘Last year’, Stuart says, ‘the quality of the bands last year was exceptional - an excellent line up of young talent.’ This year promises the same.
At 11 bands for a fiver, Battle of the Sands must be this month’s musical bargain.

Battle of the Sands 2pm til late, Saturday 10 October, Scarborough Spa Ocean Room. Tickets £5 from Mojo’s, or ring Create on 01723 384545, www.create.uk.net

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