Lineup for Lockout's 'Showcase For Talent' announced early!

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NEXT LOCKOUT SHOW IS ON 11TH JUNE 08.

PRESENTED BY KATE MCINTYRE

Showcasing 6 of the best next new music talents at the point of breaking into the U.K mainstream music scene.

Held at Dingwalls in Camden, also known as Lock 17.

Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm. You can also get food and drink at the venue. Strictly over 18s.

Tickets must be ordered in advanced from our website www.lockoutmusic.com

If you have any queries please contact us at [email protected].

Have a Listen to the acts performing at this Lockout either go to our website or our myspace:

Be the first to discover!

Grand Avenue - this Danish 4 piece are making huge waves throughout both the UK and USA. Signed to EMI in their native homeland, these guys occupy the international guest spot for the newest Lockout. Their new album ‘The Outside’ is available now.

To hear their stuff check out - www.myspace.com/grdavenue

Jamie Scott – this 19 year old, self taught guitarist will be taking to the stage in the Lockout’s special guest slot. Normally found performing with his band The Town, Jamie has just come off tour supporting none other that past American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson. Their debut album ‘Park Bench Theories’ is out now.

For more info go to - www.jamiescottandthetown.com

Mamas Gun – a familiar face to Lockout proceedings, Mamas Gun return with a lot of good news to tell. Their debut download only single ‘Pots Of Gold’ will be available to buy from the June 9th on indiestore.com with their debut album hitting the shelves come the autumn. The funky five-some will also be supporting Craig David on his UK tour in June as well as flying out to the Middle East to play a few shows with legends De La Soul.

For their latest news, go along to - www.mamasgun.co.uk

Louis Eliot - Louis is the former main man of late nineties britpop romantics Rialto. Back then the band enjoyed three UK top 40 hits and toured extensively throughout Europe as well as in the US ,Russia and South East Asia , where they achieved double platinum album sales. His individual rural sound with its mix of country, folk and an unshakeable pop saw Loius support the likes of Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff, Damien Dempsey and Sinead O'Connor.

To hear more, check out - www.myspace.com/louiseliot

Two more acts still to be confirmed, go to www.lockoutmusic.com for the latest news on the line up.

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Updates on previous LOCKOUT acts:

PASSENGER - Currently championed by Jo Whiley & playlisted on Radio 2. Featured on Channel 4 music this week.

SCOTT MATTHEWS - Currently on tour with Robert Plant & Alison Krause performing at Wembley arena in May.

BETH ROWLEY - Single of the week on Radio 2 & Itunes.

More info at www.lockoutmusic.com