Aiming to redefine and reposition writers, whilst supporting and empowering DIY UK talent, Salute Music Makers is a pioneering enterprise launching the next generation of unsigned musicians. The idea behind the project is to create an accessible and fair opportunity for a diverse range of music makers to showcase their talents, with the opportunity to win a life-changing, no strings-attached cash prize of £50,000.

Fronted by industry expert and former Undertones front-man, Feargal Sharkey, Salute’s competition is like no other, representing a multi-cultural diversity and the real face of the UK music scene. Covering all genres and providing an opportunity to platform unsigned talent, Salute aims to launch music careers for the abandoned and disenfranchised generation whilst fusing social media and TV, forcing a major disruption to the current music competitions.

Initially, when the competition opens on 27th April 2017, ‘Music Makers’ will be allowed to upload a video recording of their music to the Salute website, whereupon a listening phase will follow. During this time, the Salute team, along with respected curators, will listen, rate and evaluate the applications, narrowing down the applicants to a top 100.

After this stage, the top 100 will be whittled down by a public vote to a final 6 who will each receive £10,000 and participate in the Salute Finals TV show. With a different theme each week, contestants will be required to create original material to perform, moving away from the ‘karaoke’ style of current talent shows. Contestants will be in pursuit of the ‘Salute Music Maker’ title and a prize of £40,000, taking the total winnings to £50,000 – the biggest of any talent show worldwide.

Feargal Sharkey commented: "British music can justifiably claim to conquer the world but that incredible success is built upon one thing, talent. In an age of television static and bewildering musical consumer choice, it is now more important than ever that we give the right, focused support and opportunity to the next generation of great British talent. Salute is set to make that happen."

The competition opens April 27th for access to all entrants, whilst the ‘listening phase’ will take place from June 5th - July 16th when fans can like, share and comment on the music via the platform. After this stage, the top 100 artists will then be decided from July 17th until September 10th. It will then go to a live public vote to determine the final six, with the final following this phase of the competition. 

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