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Converse SA launches Get out of the Garage 2013
Get out of the Garage is back this year, with submissions open until 8 August 2013. Last year 138 unsigned, local bands from a variety of genres submitted their demos to Converse via SoundCloud and YouTube links for the chance to record in New York and play at the iconic 100 Club in London.
Matthew Mole was crowned the inaugural South African winner. This is his story:
On the hunt for unsigned talent to get out of the garage, Converse will transport the winner to the UK to play this epic venue later this year. The winner will be whipped off to New York to record at the Rubber Tracks studio in Brooklyn. The competition is open to all genres.
From 9 July until 8 August, go to www.facebook.com/converse and upload a SoundCloud version of your best track. Then on 15 August, judges Catherine Grenfell, Jon Savage, and Reason will have narrowed down the entries to SA's top 10 unsigned artists. Converse will then showcase these acts on Facebook, where South African music fans can vote for their favourite. Simply by voting, fans have a chance to join their favourite band VIP style to London for the gig.
Get out of the Garage, share your music and showcase your talent via the app at www.facebook.com/converse and be part of the converstaion on Twitter @Converse_Africa with the #Play100Club hashtag. The overall winner will be announced on 16 September 2013, and soon after take the stage at Rocking the Daisies 2013.
