Soho music month is here – a free music and culture festival across July. And even better, Youth Music is the official charity partner.
The festival is running talks, exhibitions, music history tours and a one day record market on 18 July with Independent Label Market who will curate an incredible line-up of emerging record labels.
See the full list of events and activities on Carnaby's website.
Carnaby launches competition to find an anthem
Calling all composers, musicians and artists! Lyrics have been written as a homage to Carnaby and members of the public, amateur or professional, are invited to create a song with these lyrics.
The winning prize includes a day in the studio to record and mix this song and a track of their own choice, with the winning song being released this Winter.
The winner will be chosen by an exciting panel of judges including Suggs, BBC Radio 1’s Scott Mills, co-founder of Soho Music Month Vincent Olutayo, producer and founder of Mcasso Music Mike Connaris, and more. Closing deadline is 31st August 2021.
For full details, dates and to enter the competition visit Carnaby's website.
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