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12th Jan 2009
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Unsigned bands from across the U.K are once again being offered the chance to win a main stage slot at this year's Glastonbury festival, by entering the festival's 'Emerging Talent' Competition.
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In what we sincerely hope will not be a monthly feature of this newsletter, there has been yet more music retail gloom as we roll into 2009. This time, it was entertainment chain Zavvi that fell into administration on December 24th 2008.
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In somewhat brighter news, London based Independent music store Rough Trade reported a 7% year-on-year increase in retails sales in the three months to November 30 2008, despite the ongoing economic downturn.
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Once again, amidst the January traditions of already broken fitness related resolutions and attempted new beginnings, Generator bring you a list of 8 regional and 8 non-regional artists who will definitely be worth checking out in 2009! We've tried to intentionally avoid any obvious no-brainers such as Florence and the Machine or White Lies. Anyway - explore, enjoy and comment!
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Newcastle based 4-piece Little Comets are due to release their debut single this month. 'One night in October' is available for pre-order now.
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Friday 27th February sees the launch of a new small independent label at The Cluny, Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne. Reckless General Records is, according to an official press release: “A collective of artists who, through performing together and appreciating each others music formed a label, which led to the foundation of three acts”.
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UNTITLEDD is a new gig listings site specific to the North East. You can sign up to the site and conveniently add your own gigs, also linking them to various venues around the North East. Additionally, you can upload flyers and promotional materials to accompany your shows and there are weekly mail outs with news and information relating to upcoming shows.
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