Open Mic UK update: we're through to the Grand Finals

So much has been happening lately that my blog has been sadly neglected. I'm hoping to redesign my website in the new year, then perhaps I can incorporate the blog into that too, so I can update them both a bit more frequently

Anyway, since my last post. I've successfully made it through to the Grand Finals of Open Mic UK. Having battled through 10,000 other performers, my percussionist and I are now in the final 30 acts.

So, on January 24th, 2015, accompanied by Marie, I'll be competing in front of a very prestigious panel of judges that includes A&R representatives from some of the biggest record labels in the world, Ivor Novello award-winning songwriters, and other music industry professionals.

Things are certainly looking bright: at the Midland and South West Area finals of Open Mic UK, Marie and I were the first to qualify for a place in the Grand Finals. Chris Grayston of Future Music, who organises Open Mic UK, addressed the audience during the show and said 'I would just like to say at this point in the show, Brett Huckfield is a brilliant singer-songwriter'. He also said mine and Marie's performance was the standard the other acts had to aspire towards.

Tickets are £20 for the show, but they sell out well in advance. Give me a shout of Facebook if you want any, and I'll check if there are any left.

Thanks, as always, to all the usual crew who are coming along to cheer us on. Bless, you. It wouldn't be the same without you! :)

Thanks also for all of you who live too far away to come to the show, but have sent so many warm messages of support!

xx

'Dreams do come true' Express & Star article

It was nice to see the Express & Star have given me and Marie and little mention, with regards to successfully passing through the first round of the Open Mic UK live shows at the National Exhibition Centre, on October the 4th.

Next up is the penultimate heat on November 22nd. If we can get through that, we'll be in the Grand Final, fingers crossed! :) xx

My first appearance at the NEC

I'm pleased to that, together with my percussionist Marie, I was successful at the Open Mic UK Regional Finals – held on October 4th, at the National Exhibition Centre – and will now go on to compete in the Midlands-and-South-West Area Finals on November 22nd.

[I'm in there somewhere ;) ... as are some great Black Country performers, who also very kindly turned out to offer their support :)]

Thanks to everybody who came to to cheer us on! You made it an incredible night . Can't wait to do it all again at the Area Finals (also held at the NEC), in the hope of winning a place in the Grand Final at the O2, London.

[Outside the NEC, with more friends]

Thanks also, for all the fantastic messages of support from all people who couldn't be there on the night! :)