A stellar lineup of judges has been announced for the innovative new Sky1 HD show Must Be The Music. The golden boy of the British music scene Dizzee Rascal, will be joined by multiple award-winning singer and pianist Jamie Cullum and chart topping singer/songwriter Sharleen Spiteri.
The judges and host will be filming throughout the summer in the search for the UK’s best new music act – any age, any song, any style. With such wide-ranging musical backgrounds, the panel are perfectly placed as judges for Must Be The Music, which is open to any type of musical talent, be they a gospel choir, an indie rock band, a rapper or a soprano singer.
The series, open to all musicians and singers no matter what type of music they play, is set to air in early August 2010 on Sky 1 HD and its unique new format hands back control to the artists themselves, empowered by creative support, promotional advice and a cash fund of £100,000 to kick start their career. The final will be held live at one of the UK’s biggest and most famous music venues, where the finalists will perform on the same stage as the show’s prestigious judges.
King of the charts, Dizzee Rascal told us:
“I know how hard it is to break into the music industry and am giving all you fellow musicians out there a chance to come and show me, the other judges and the rest of the UK that we really do have some of the best musicians in the world right under our noses, who deserve a break. I’m here to give you that break.”
Jamie Cullum, best ever selling jazz artist said:
“I’m honestly so pleased to be involved in a competition that gives all musicians out there the opportunity to be heard. I know that some people may feel that their unique approach to music doesn’t normally have a voice, but they are exactly who we are looking for - genuine talent in whatever form it takes.”
Ivor Novello winner, Sharleen Spiteri reveals:
“It’s going to be a great opportunity for musicians out there to come and perform in front three judges who have such diverse musical styles, that no matter what style of music they perform it will surely pique the interest of at least one of us. Regardless of our differing music genres, ultimately we all have the same goal and that’s to encourage unsigned and undiscovered talent to perform to the best of their abilities and give them the opportunity to succeed in something they are truly passionate about.”
