Any aspiring bands out there wanting to play at this years Uxfest music festival need to get their act together because you only have until the end of April to apply.
If you want to play at Uxfest 2007, taking place the first weekend of September at the Islington Academy, then you need to send a demo CD into them right sharpish. Bands need to send a clearly labelled demo with all your contact details to:
Uxfest c/o Talita
1-6 Denmark Place
London
WC2H 8NL
Your band could be among those helping support 10 years of charity work and ethical heavy music, just make sure you get in touch before the end of April. Get on it!
Check out www.uxfest.org for more details.
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