Continuing its commitment to nurture grassroots musicians, Bang & Olufsen is giving aspiring artists the chance to win a career-changing five-day residency at London’s Metropolis Studios, where Amy Winehouse created her pivotal Back to Black album.
In celebration of the release of feature film BACK TO BLACK, the luxury audio brand is partnering with STUDIOCANAL to launch a competition that could kickstart the artistic journey of one lucky singer-songwriter. Supported by mastering engineer Stuart Hawkes, the aim of the week will be for the winning artist to walk away with two mastered tracks, with the Metropolis production team on hand to assist with the recording and mixing processes.
Coming off the back of Bang & Olufsen’s successful B&O Music Lates event series, which provided a platform for London’s brightest in the brand’s flagship Mayfair store and cemented its status as a cultural hub.
Zoe Baddeley, Head of Marketing & PR (UK & IE) at Bang & Olufsen says, “Amy Winehouse remains one of the city’s most inspiring artists, and we’re delighted to be partnering with STUDIOCANAL to celebrate her story and uplift budding singer-songwriters.”
A panel of industry experts will select three talented finalists from the competition entrants to take to the stage at an exclusive event hosted in London on 1st May. The finalists will perform in front of a live audience, and the judging panel will include – Sam Taylor Johnson (Director, BACK TO BLACK), Stuart Hawkes (Mastering Engineer, Metropolis Studios), and a music industry expert – who will select one overall winner.
As well as being gifted the five-day Metropolis Studios residency, the winning artist will have the rare opportunity to perform live alongside Winehouse’s original band on the night.
