The GIT (Getintothis) Awards, Liverpool's annual showcase of new musical talent, has announced the shortlist for its 2014 edition.
All We Are, Circa Waves, Dan Croll, Evian Christ, Ex-Easter Island Head, Forest Swords, Mad Brains, Ninetails, Outfit, Bill Ryder-Jones, Tea Street Band and VEYU have all been named on this year’s shortlist.
Dubbed the ‘Scouse Mercury Prize’, the winner of the GIT Award 2014 will be revealed on Friday 11 April at the Kazimier in Wolstenholme Square and will receive a cheque for £1,000.
Mike Walsh, XFM head of music, said: ‘The GIT Award shortlist proves yet again that Liverpool continues to be one of the most consistently creative and musically rich cities in the world. The strength and diversity of artists on this list reminds us why Liverpool is still the benchmark for other cities to envy.’
The Quietus editor John Doran, Music Week editor Tim Ingham and former Creation Records’ boss Alan McGee were among the judging panel for this year’s prize.
This year’s GIT Award received more than 500 entries with the judges carefully whittling them down to just 12.
New for the GIT Award 2014 edition, an under-18 artist will receive the One To Watch Prize. The winner will receive studio time at Liverpool's legendary Parr Street Studios, mentoring from sponsors Merseyside Arts Foundation and a performance slot at the Liverpool International Music Festival.
Please visit the Kazimier’s website to find out more on the event and how to get tickets.
All We Are, Circa Waves, Dan Croll, Evian Christ, Ex-Easter Island Head, Forest Swords, Mad Brains, Ninetails, Outfit, Bill Ryder-Jones, Tea Street Band and VEYU have all been named on this year’s shortlist.
Dubbed the ‘Scouse Mercury Prize’, the winner of the GIT Award 2014 will be revealed on Friday 11 April at the Kazimier in Wolstenholme Square and will receive a cheque for £1,000.
Mike Walsh, XFM head of music, said: ‘The GIT Award shortlist proves yet again that Liverpool continues to be one of the most consistently creative and musically rich cities in the world. The strength and diversity of artists on this list reminds us why Liverpool is still the benchmark for other cities to envy.’
The Quietus editor John Doran, Music Week editor Tim Ingham and former Creation Records’ boss Alan McGee were among the judging panel for this year’s prize.
This year’s GIT Award received more than 500 entries with the judges carefully whittling them down to just 12.
New for the GIT Award 2014 edition, an under-18 artist will receive the One To Watch Prize. The winner will receive studio time at Liverpool's legendary Parr Street Studios, mentoring from sponsors Merseyside Arts Foundation and a performance slot at the Liverpool International Music Festival.
Please visit the Kazimier’s website to find out more on the event and how to get tickets.
