Only The Poets are offering an unsigned UK artist the chance to support them at O2 Academy Brixton.
The long sold-out gig, which will see the Capitol-signed group become the first act to headline the venue charging a ticket price of £1, takes place on February 2.
The Reading four-piece are offering the chance for an unsigned act to open for them on the night, in a move that offers further evidence of their support of grassroots music. Entrants can submit their details via the Only The Poets website, with a shortlist of five set to be chosen by the band to play live at The Purple Turtle in their hometown on January 31.
Growing up playing in local venues gave us our first chance to get on stage, and supporting other artists down the line changed everything for us, so we wanted to bring the two together
Only The Poets
The event will mark the release of Only The Poets’ debut album And I’d Do It Again, with fans to decide which of the five unsigned acts will open the Brixton show. All five acts will be paid a fee for playing by Only The Poets.
“Without grassroots venues we won’t have the next big bands, and without bands and fans going to grassroots venues, they can’t keep the doors open,” said the band in a statement. “Growing up playing in local venues gave us our first chance to get on stage and perform to people, and supporting other artists down the line changed everything for us, so we wanted to bring the two together.”
They added: “We’re excited to support our favourite grassroots venue and invite five new artists to play to a packed out room, showcasing the amazing new talent that’s out there.”
Only The Poets’ Brixton show also supports the LIVE Trust, with an additional £1 per ticket donated to support access to live music in the UK.
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