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Unsigned Song Contest Live Showcase

Simon Fowler & Colston Hall interior

Sponsored by Roland UK

Featuring Simon Fowler from Ocean Colour Scene. The Unsigned Song Contest 2008 comes to its finale as it celebrates another successful year of original UK unsigned songwriting talent. The Unsigned Song Contest is a songwriting contest open nationally that aims to unearth some of the finest songwriters coming up through he UK unsigned ranks. The Unsigned Song Contest Live Showcase 2008 is a celebration of those talents.

The winners of this years event who will perform on the night are:
Winner: Vivien Cutino (www.viviencutino.com)
Runners-Up: John E Vistic Experience (www.vistic.co.uk) & Rebecca Poole (www.rebeccapoole.com)

This year, the event features an intimate live acoustic performance by Simon Fowler from legendary indie-rock band Ocean Colour Scene. As one of the many prizes in this year’s contest the winners of Unsigned Song Contest 2008 will perform live alongside Simon, showcasing their best material at this exclusive one-off annual event.

Venue

Colston Hall Bristol, Central Bristol

Dates

Date 27 May 2008

Day Opening Times
Tuesday 18:45 - 22:00

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Adult£9.00 per ticket

Road Directions

Via M5, exit Junction 18, follow A4 (Portway) to the centre. At the promenade (St.Augustine's Parade) turn left after the Hippodrome into Colston Street. For parking, take first left (Pipe Lane) and park in Trenchard Street car park

Via M4, exit Junction 19 (M32). Follow signs to Clifton. Take first left after the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) into Colston Street. Colston Hall is situated 400m on your right. For parking, take first right after Colston Hall and park in Trenchard Street car park.
PARKING
We recommend parking in the Trenchard Street multi-storey car park, situated to the rear of the hall. Parking is payable at the pay-machines either on entrance (before leaving the car park for Colston Hall) or exit. You may find it easier to pay for your ticket before the show to avoid queuing on the way home. Easiest access to Colston Hall can be found on floor one of the car park. Please be aware that Trenchard Street Car Park now closes at midnight.

Public Transport Directions

Temple Meads, the nearest station, is about 1 mile from the Colston Hall.
Buses 8 (508) and 9 (509) run directly to the city centre promenade. For further train enquiries please call: National Rail Enquiries - 08457 48 49 50 (24 hrs).

BY BUS
Most buses to the city centre stop at the promenade, where we recommend you alight for the Colston Hall. We are situated on Colston Street, behind the Colston Tower.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users

Payment Methods

  • Booking essential

Establishment Features

  • Accept coach parties
  • Cater for groups
  • Toilets

 Contact Info

Unsigned Song Contest Live Showcase
Colston Hall
Colston Street
Bristol
BS1 5AR

Tel: 0117 9223686
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