News
December ~ 2017
RESULTS of Open Mic UK (Area Final, London and East)
Forgive the long, long awaited update, but I trust most would had already heard via social media, which you can find me on, via these links:
Open Mic UK was a great experience - and an expensive one, which I will not be doing again!
Alas, I didn't make it through to the Grand Final in Birmingham, but it was probably for the best. Open Mic UK is pretty expensive competition for someone just starting out as a professional. The 'add-ons' video, photography etc are not cheap and not really the quality I expect from a professional set-up.
I want to thank EVERY last person who supported me, in person and in spirit.
The Area Finals had some great talent. I was fortunate enough to be performing alongside a high-praise worthy opera singer by the name of Hercules - what a VOICE! - I honestly thought he would beat everyone! But unfortunately this kind of talent, and in my judgement there wer three of us who were trained singers, is not what the judges were looking for. Which is a shame and I felt it left Open Mic UK looking a little biassed about musical genre, something which I truly believed they didn't care about.I now know my next step - for the next couple of mouths, I will be spending most of my time and energy in showcasing my talents online - Youtube, SoundCloud and the like.
These days, this is the best way to be seen worldwide.
So, for the next couple of mouths, I will be focusing on strenghtening my porfolio/profile.
Links to videos of my Open Mic UK performances - just in case you're curious ~
{Regional Final, Camden}
{Area Final, London & East}
So, that's all for now!
Be sure to keep an eye on my Youtube channel and SoundCloud page for updates - subcribe, if you're on these sites! - and I'll keep you posted here, for upcoming events and further developments!
Take care ~
October ~ 2017
RESULTS of Open Mic UK (Regional Final, Camden)
I am very happy and proud to announce that I am one of three, out of twenty-five acts, to processed to the
Open Mic UK Area Finals!
The Area Finals will be held at The Beck Theatre in Hayes, Middlsex, on the 12th November (four weeks time)
Tickets are £10 and, as before, your support means you also get to vote on your favourite acts of the evening:
"Both audience and judges vote on which acts advance to the Area Final.
The judges' top scorers will progress alongside the acts with the highest audience votes, provided that they are in the top half of the judges' scores.
Each audience member votes for 2 acts."
So, if you wish to come and support me in The Area Finals, here are three ways to get your ticket:
On the door, the day of the showcase
Buy an All day pass from Open Mic UK <- see website for details
Or, you can contact me directly for tickets and details:
I hope to see you there!
#OPENMICUK
September ~2017
On Sunday, 27th August, I went in for an audition for Open Mic UK, and I am very proud and pleased to annouce, that I am in the Regional Finals!
Open Mic UK is one of the biggest and most prestigious competitions for unsigned acts in the UK, and I am proud to be competing in the regionals with the opportunity to showcase myself as a performer; if I make it to the Grand Finals, I will be presenting an original song I have written, but I will need all your support to get there...
Both audience and judges vote on which acts advance to the Area Final.
The judges' top scorers will progress alongside the acts with the highest audience votes, provided that they are in the top half of the judges' scores.
Each audience member votes for 2 acts.
So you see, your support is paramount to me -
If you would like to come along, support and vote for me, please contact me for details on tickets
jocasta@jocasta.eu
#OPENMICUK
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