• Music
  • 08 Aug 08

Calling all bands and solo artists in the south east!

Calling all bands and solo artists in the south east!
The Hot Press Newsdesk
The Hot Press Newsdesk

Next month Hot Press will hold a First Cuts Clinic in Wexford, giving up-and-coming artists access to free mentoring sessions. Read on to see how you can get involved...

Hot Press is joining forces with the Wexford Arts centre and Beat 102 103 to present a First Cuts Rock Clinic mentoring day on September 6.

Eight acts from the south east will be selected for a free and confidential discussion with a music industry panel.

Six of the most impressive bands at the clinic will also be reviewed in Jackie Hayden's First Cuts column in Hot Press.

For details on how to enter pick up the current edition of Hot Press in stores now!

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The deadline for entries is Friday, August 22.

Acts from Wexford, Waterford, Tipperary, Kilkenny & Carlow are eligible.

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