The Ultimate Showcase Final - Christian Music Talent Search


The last battle between 5 finalists of a Christian music talent search will take place on 24th April 2005 at Air in Birmingham, the part of the God's Kitchen network of clubs.

The heat winners, taking place in contest are:

29th Chapter - A popular rap crew from London

Aquitted - Based in Scotland Aquitted are modern rock, which is crisp and heavy, with influences from bands like Creed, Foo Fighters, Whitesnake and P.O.D.

Soulcry - Based in Yeovil, Soulcry are a three piece melodic rock band have recently burst onto the terrain after thrashing out a repertoire good enough to take to gig venues across Somerset, and now taking their sound further a-field.

Luma - A second band hailing from Scotland, Luma were described by one of the judges, Cross Rhythms' general manager Jonathan Bellamy, as "thinking man's rock".

Dweeb - Dweeb put all their passion, emotion and crazy sense of humour into writing songs that makes their signature high energy, and at times very funny, stage performance.

Also last year's winner, Supervision and famous band Mowglee will perform as guests. Winner of this year's search will open The Alton Towers' The Ultimate Event on 14th May and will get recording time in a top studio, album designs and a video for their single.
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