Thame Music Festival songwriting finalists named

Thame Town Music Festival has announced the 10 finalists of the 2019 Songwriter’s competition, who will be performing their entries live at the Festival Final in Friday, July 12, in Christchurch, Upper High Street, Thame Oxon.

Luke Concannon

Festival Director, Johnnie Littler said: “We received over 50 entries with some fantastic quality songs covering a wide range of styles and subjects. It has been hard to whittle it down to ten but the panel felt that this list showed what a breadth and quality of song writing talent there is waiting to break through. The final is going to be a fantastic night showcasing this talent and all are welcome to come and watch and support the artists starting at 7:30pm (doors 6:45).

“I’m especially pleased that due to the incredibly generous sponsorship from Christopher Ward, the British watch company, who passionately believe in supporting emerging talent and challenging established thinking, that the event is FREE ENTRY to everyone.”

And there’s more! After the final we are all to be treated to an intimate gig by Luke Concannon in Concert! Cited by Ed Sheeran as a childhood hero, is an English singer-songwriter with deep Irish roots. Since finding success at an early age with cult duo Nizlopi, Concannon has gone onto to have a very successful solo career whilst also finding the time to teach and mentor song writing classes and workshops all over the world.

This event, in Christchurch, Thame, is also a Free event in a special intimate performance by this incredibly influential artist!

The Finalists are:
ARTIST NAME                                    SONG NAME
Abi Farrell                                    The Only Way I Learn
Anne-Marie Allen                                   I Like
Bisola                                        Your Love Conquerors All
Callum Gardener                                Hang Loose
Dan Rawle                                    Matter of Opinion

Jack Cade The River

Michael Lee                             Searching for the Truth

Rhys Warriner                         Live Like you belong

Scott Gordon                                        Roots

Zach Johnson                                   Memories

The winning artist will be awarded the TTMF Songwriters Trophy, receive £500 and be invited to

perform their song on the main stage at Thame Town Music Festival between 1400-15:00 on

Saturday 13 July.

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