Cityscape Records

Last night saw Cityscape involved in judging the battle of the bands at Thornleigh School, the winners of which would join Merchandise and Andrea Glass and Chris Evans (openers at the first Cityscape Presents night in May) and others at the Bolton Showcase in Leverhulme Park on 26th July.

1st Place went to the excellent OCD who will also play the Manchester Youth Games

2nd - A War Against Sound

3rd - Insectorcide 

It was a great night - well done to all involved!

Musicians and bands from schools across Bolton will fight for the title of Showcase Showdown champions 2008 at Thornleigh Salesian College on July 10.

‘Bolton’s hottest young bands will battle it out at the live final to decide who will win the honour of opening this year’s Bolton Music Showcase on July 26.

The winning bands will also have the opportunity to play at the Youth Manchester Games in July.

With a panel of industry experts at the judges’ table including representatives from Cityscape Records, Tower FM and The Bolton News, competition is sure to be tough - which band will emerge victorious?

DJs, a steel band and an a capella rock choir will add to the fun, and local rock gods and former Thornleigh pupils Aldehyde will perform while the judges make their decision.

This is a ticketed event - unfortunately there will be no entry without a ticket. Tickets are available free from Booths Music, on Churchgate, Bolton Albert Halls, the Dog and Partridge and DOA Studios. Visit the website www.boltonmusicshowcase.org for more details.’

Merchandise have been picked to play at the Bolton Showcase at Leverhulme Park. The gig will take place on Saturday 26th July and will also feature Andrea Glass and The Last Waltz, The Minions, Pancho Ballard and The Banditos, The Broken Door, Second Hand Wings, The Planets, Hans Island, Last Chance, The Right Hands, Strangers In Paradise and Drama.

For more information visit the Bolton Showcase site - Hope to see you there!