Calling all Music Venues, Promoters & Metal Bands!!

Taken from the Bloodstock Myspace blog:

"Calling all Music Venues, Promoters & Metal Bands!!

The UK's premier Metal Festival - Bloodstock Open Air – takes place in Derbyshire from 15-17 August 2008 and they're on the look out for the next Iron Maiden, Metallica and Helloween. In a quite unique initiative Bloodstock is encouraging all budding Harvey Goldsmith's and Music Venues to get in touch if they have access to the cream of British Metal.

With 30 performing slots up for grabs on the Bloodstock Unsigned Stage and a track record for launching the UK careers of Nightwish, Dragonforce, Evile and Deathstars amongst others they have an undisputed keen eye in discovering new talent. Now they want to find future headliners from YOUR area.

BOA is looking for promoters and venues from all over the UK to make contact as the Festival brings a truly comprehensive Best of British complement to established European and Worldwide acts. Under the banner of "Metal to the Masses", each UK region will have representation courtesy of the fully endorsed Festival promoter partner/ venue. Bloodstock works with the venues in planning the events ensuring smooth running and maximum exposure for the host and performers.

"We need all our partners on board imminently so they've got plenty of time to organise the gig or gigs that will see their 4 bands put forward to the final voting stage. All of us at Bloodstock are excited at the interest across the industry that Metal to the Masses has already generated and we anticipate some hidden gems out there just waiting to be given the opportunity to perform" said Clive Leighton - Bloodstock's Head of Marketing who is handling the programme personally.

Already inundated with applications, Bloodstock wants to choose its' partners carefully. Some areas are already confirmed but there are still some slots available for those with the right ideas and energy out there to stake a claim for before the full list announcement. Bands will be featured on www.bloodstock.uk.com throughout June and voted for "by the fans for the fans" with each winner guaranteed a performance slot. There will also be an opportunity at the Festival itself to be crowned "Bloodstock Breakthrough Band 2008" which earns the band all sorts of goodies including industry recognition and a main stage slot in 2009.

Those interested in supporting the underground & unsigned scene whilst highlighting their reputation as a key provider of Metal and Heavy Rock Music should make contact with Bloodstock's Head of marketing:
Clive Leighton on 07882 352 742
clive@bloodstock.uk.com"