David Warburton MP is supporting musicians and film-makers from the Somerton and Frome constituency by calling for local artists to enter Parliament’s two largest creative competitions, Rock the House and Film the House.
Now in its fifth year the competition offers the opportunity to put local musicians and film-makers in direct contact with the movers and shakers of the two industries. Patrons of the competition include rock giants Alice Cooper, Brian May and Ian Gillan. With finalists judged by leading lights of industry and prizes ranging from festival slots, studio time and top-notch equipment, the Rock the House and Film the House competitions are a pioneering opportunity to showcase what the south west has to offer while raising awareness about the importance of Intellectual property (IP).
Dates for the 2016 competitions are:
• 1st May, closing date for entries to MPs
• 31st May, closing date for MPs to announce their constituency nominations
• 20th June, final battle of the bands
• 4th July, awards ceremony
David Warburton MP said: “As a former lead-singer and guitarist of a rock band myself, I am hugely excited about the return of Parliament’s most-hotly contested competitions and would urge all local musicians and film-makers to enter Rock the House and Film the House. This is an excellent opportunity for the south west to celebrate our local talent and, as all nominations are judged by industry experts, there’s no finer opportunity for our musicians and film-makers to get exposure they need!”
Rock legend and actor, Alice Cooper said: “Rock the House is a great project which celebrates the fantastic diversity of the British music scene and gives musicians a vehicle through which to hold their legislators accountable about protecting the music industry’s intellectual property.”
For more information about how to enter please visit www.rockthehouseuk.com and www.filmthehouse.com.