YGG Unsigned

A demo tape from a then unknown Irish Mancunian band called 'Oasis' led the company to organsise this annual competition which aims to uncover the next world conquering supergroup.

The YGG Unsigned Bands Competition is now in its seventh year and is already established as the biggest Music competition in Manchester. It's aim is to provide a showcase for Manchester's biggest unsigned acts and to give them a helping hand on the road to stardom."

YGG Unsigned 2002 is held at the Palace, Levenshulme
and has over £1500 worth of prizes.

The Final is on Thursday 14th March 2002

For more information call the competition Hotline on 0161 225 0706 or email ygg@levenshulme.com

Bands wishing to put themselves forward for the competition must have at least one member of the band with Irish roots (either parents or grandparents).

Send a demo tape and biography to
The Palace Nightclub
Farmside Place, Levenshulme, M19 3BF

In previous years the heats were held at the Manchester's famous Boardwalk, the same venue that discovered 'Oasis'.The competition has now outgrown the Boardwalk since people without advance tickets had to be turned away.

Young, Gifted & Green Unsigned 2002 was sponsored by Boddingtons, Domino Pizza, Blue Rooms Studios, Manchester Bands A-Z, Potential House and The Levenshulme Pub Company.

Oasis drummer Tony McCarroll has invested the fortunes that he earned into helping local bands. He set up a rehearsal space called Potential House for young bands to practise in and receive music tution and legal advice. Tony who grew up in Levenshulme is offering rehearsal time to the winning band in this years YGG Unsigned Band Competition

"I just to put something back into the community. I know how hard it can be for young bands starting off and if I can offer them a little help along the way- I'm happy."

"My parents come from Tyrone and Offaly so I'm delighted to help sponsor the competition in this years Irish festival".

Tony also agreed to be one of the celebrity judges at the final.

For more information contact

Tony Hennigan

Telephone
0161 225 0706

Email YGG