Five bands
battle it out for a chance to win a $10,000 residency in Marble Bar
The social media based competition commenced in January and ended March 2013. 30 eclectic entries were received through Marble Bar’s Facebook page with the music genres ranging from pop, rock, soul, R&B, swing, jazz and lounge. The general public were encouraged to vote for their favourite acts with almost 6000 votes received.
The top five Sydney based finalists as voted by the public are:
The acts will now move onto the “Discovered at Marble”
finale where they will perform in front of a panel of judges and the general
public. The event will be streamed live through the Marble Bar Facebook page
with live voting taking place as well as, the judges whose votes will decide
who will be ‘discovered’. Only one act will win a two month Wednesday night
residency in Marble Bar
valued at $10,000!
“Discovered at Marble Bar”
finale
Date:
Wednesday 27 March
Time: 6.30pm
Where: Marble
Bar, basement, Hilton Sydney, 488 George Street
The finale is
open to the public, come one come all and support Sydney’s live music talent!
Visit the Marble Bar facebook page to
see who will be battling it out.
“Discovered at Marble” is
supported by Rolling Stone Magazine
Australia, MTV Australia, The Music Network, Corona and Boca Lupo Energy drink.
“Discovered
at Marble” judges:
·
Drew Michel – Director Of Programming- MTV Australia & New Zealand
- Matt Coyte – Editor in Chief – Rolling Stone
Magazine
- Chris Moss – Managing Director – Entertainment
Marketing Group
- Deni G – Brown Sugar Entertainment
Marble Bar being one of
Sydney’s most iconic live music haunts is an advocate for supporting the live
music community. Tucked underneath the hotel, Marble Bar is one of the only
bars in the city that isn’t affected by current regulations and legislations
and isn’t constrained by noise restrictions. By launching “Discovered at Marble”
Hilton Sydney aims to further highlight the importance of live music and
supporting the local community. Marble Bar aims to keep the
scene alive through campaigns such as “Discovered at Marble” which
is just the start; throughout 2013 the bar is aiming to support live music
through a program of showcasing local undiscovered talent.
Steeped in rich history Marble Bar is one of
Sydney’s oldest and most historic landmarks. Built in 1893 behind The Lord
Nelson Pub and Kirribilli House Marble Bar has survived the
test of time as one of Sydney’s most lively music hubs. In its 120
extraordinary years Marble Bar’s stage has, played host to acts who have gone
on to perform on The Voice and become international stars including UK
songstress Duffy. Marble Bar’s stage has played host to an eclectic mix
of local and international stars including LMFAO, Cold Chisel, Wycleaf Jean,
Eric Bonet, Jake Shears from the Scissor Sisters, Eve, The Veronicas, Slash and
Liza Minnelli - to name a few!
