Artists getting smaller bands to pay for support slots on their tours? That’s so noughties. What about finding them through The Power Of Social Media instead? That’s what the Stereophonics are doing, teaming up with MySpace, Red Dragon Radio and the South Wales Echo to find a support band for their upcoming Cardiff stadium gig. Only Welsh artists can compete for the slot by uploading their videos to MySpace as an online audition. The winner will get the gig, as well as radio airplay and press coverage. And the losers? Well, they can always try to bag that role in Glee… Source: Brand-M
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