Shake It Up!

On Saturday July 14^th  The Bunker will launch Shake It Up 2012,  uncovering the best new urban & dance acts in the North East.

In association with Independent and Generator, The Bunker will run the first ever event of it's kind in Sunderland to find the Shake It Up act of 2012. This is the widest the net has been cast for a showcase of it's kind with all Producers, DJ's, MCs and Vocalists encouraged to apply.

On Saturday July 14th, Independent will host the launch of this fantastically fresh showcase event of Dance & Urban music in the North East. Regional press will be invited to the launch alongside those interested in applying as well as lovers of the growing scene in the North East. They will be treated to some top live performances from high profile DJ's, Producers and Vocalists from across the North East. Possible entrants will be introduced to Shake It Up 2012's panel, made up of those at the top of their game in the region as well as having the opportunity to take part in a Q&A session with leading figures in their field. All relevant information on how to enter will also be available on the night.

Local DJ and producer KT Mosebi who has recently worked in the Bunker studios alongside BunkerDance producers to record his material, said of the event: 'I'm really excited to get down to the launch night in July and see what Shake It Up 2012 is all about. From what I have heard so far it sounds like a brilliant opportunity for acts like myself to showcase our talents and get some feedback from people in the scene who we really respect. I will definitely be entering, this is a great chance to get my music heard'.

Shake It Up 2012 aims to find the best emerging talent from entrants who apply via an exclusive Soundcloud page which will go live online in the weeks following the launch. A number of artists who are selected by the panel will all feature on a compilation CD and perform together at the main live event later in the year.  The select panel of local experts from the dance and urban music scene will then select one artist who will have the fantastic opportunity to release a single via Bunkeruk records along with a publishing and full PR package.

Shake It Up 2012 organiser Tom Greenwood said: “Our aim with Shake It Up 2012 is to discover the next bright talent in this thriving scene and then give them the platform to really make a name for themselves in

the North East and beyond. Not only this, but we believe the event is a great way to get everyone together who share a common interest, a love for urban and dance music”.

If you would like to find out more about Shake It Up 2012 or would like to speak to one of the organisers or panel members please contact Tom Greenwood via email at tom@bunkeruk.com or by calling 0191 5671777.