Converse Music offer teen journalists the chance to host The Underage Festival Christmas Special

a great opportunity for budding presenters aged between 14 and 18 (including 18)

news: Thursday 20th November 2008

Converse Music are offering one lucky winner the chance to be the official Converse music presenter for the duration of The Underage Festival Christmas Special at the Scala, London on Saturday 20th December. The 'adults-free' music gig is run by the people who also put on this summer's Underage Festival.

The conversemusic.co.uk prize is perfect for all budding journalists out there who have a passion for music and like to wax lyrical about their favourite artist. The lucky winner will win the opportunity to fill the sneakers as the 'official' Converse Music presenter for the duration of the event.

Converse Music is also giving away five exclusive 'meet and greet' tickets to five lucky winners and their friends.

As a presenter they will work alongside Converse Music Media, team member Nick Burman and interview the bands, give an overview of the event and review it. The piece will then be put online at conversemusic.co.uk for music fans to see.

White Lies
Artists confirmed for the Converse Century stage include White Lies, Dan Le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, and the Mystery Jets who will play an exclusive, off the cuff DJ set.

To be in with a chance of becoming the next 'Converse Music' presenter, all entrants will need to send in a one to two minute show reel which will showcase their impeccable presenting skills. This can be from taken from previous presenting roles or something created from scratch as long as the topic is music.

All videos need to be emailed to [email protected].

These can also be in the form of YouTube links. All clips will need to be supported with a short biography and the reason why you are the person for this coveted role.

This is a great opportunity as not only will the winner get backstage privileges, but they will get to host the event. Please note participants MUST be aged between 14 and 18 (including 18).

Competition closes Sunday 30th November and winners will be notified within 3 days.

For more on this event, click here.

Mystery Jets

article by: Scott Williams

photos by: Amy Derham

published: 20/11/2008 10:28



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