WOMAD seeks signed and unsigned bands to play at this years festival

Festival Crowd Header
WOMAD seeks signed and unsigned bands to play at t

WOMAD festival is giving new bands and artist's the chance to play on a stage at this years festival.

WOMAD Festival has launched a competition to discover and encourage new talent. All musicians; soloists or bands, signed or unsigned, can take part in the WOMAD Open Call to Bands and get to play at WOMAD Charlton Park 2011.
 
The competition mechanic is simple; entrants put their video onto the WOMAD website before 01 June and raise as much awareness as possible to get the public vote. The musician(s) with the most votes gets to play on the Charlie Gillett stage at WOMAD this summer. Voting closes 22 June.
 
The competition is open to everyone over 18.
 
WOMAD will announce the competition winner on Friday 24th June 2011.

WOMAD festival Brings together many forms of music, arts and dance from countries and cultures around the world on seven separate stage and workshop areas. WOMAD stands for World of Music, Arts and Dance.
 
To enter in the competition, please visit http://womad.org/news/womad-open-call-to-bands

Published on 21 May 2011 by Wayne Feltham

Recent News More news

  • Ray LaMontagne Announces 2026 UK Tour Celebrating 20 Years of Trouble

    Grammy Award winner Ray LaMontagne is set to embark on a UK tour in 2026, marking the 20th anniversary of his acclaimed debut album Trouble. The tour will see LaMontagne perform Trouble in its entirety for the first time since its release, culminating in a special performance at London's Royal Alber

  • Kid Creole & The Coconuts Announce Farewell UK Tour with 'The Creolia

    Kid Creole & The Coconuts are embarking on a farewell tour in the UK this summer. The iconic band, known for hits like 'Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy' and 'Stool Pigeon', will be performing live for fans one last time. Learn about the band's history and the upcoming tour dates.

  • James Brown Family Foundation Unites with The James Brown Experience

    The James Brown Family Foundation officially joins forces with The James Brown Experience for a UK tour celebrating James Brown's iconic legacy. The immersive concert experience promises to bring the energy and spirit of the Godfather of Soul to new audiences across the country.

  • Lauren Spencer Smith Announces Headline Tour Across Europe

    Breakout artist Lauren Spencer Smith is set to embark on a 29-date tour across Europe, UK, Australia, and New Zealand with her upcoming album 'The Art of Being a Mess.' The tour kicks off in Madrid on September 3 and includes stops in major cities like Paris, London, and Berlin. Find out more about

Upcoming Festivals Browse all

  • Whitchurch Folk Festival

    10 May 2025

    Whitchurch Folk Festival is a brand-new celebration of traditional dance and music held in the stunning North Wessex Downs, featuring a world-class performer line-up. Along with folk artists, traditio...

  • Lincoln Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival

    11 May 2025

    With the highest calibre of artists stepping on stage, festival-goers will see top-class live performances and hear a range of incredible sounds with sets that incorporate a creative mix of Blues, Roc...

  • The Great Escape

    14 May - 17 May 2025

    The Great Escape Festival takes place in Brighton and has established itself as one of the leading events in Europe for showcasing new talent from around the world. With more than 350 artists performi...