Last night MTV Brand New announced their shortlist for 2013. See below for the full list of nominees, who will soon be voted for in the lead up to the announcement of the MTV Brand New winner in February. The list includes Ebony Day who is revealed as the winner of MTV Brand New Unsigned 2013.
The nominees are:
Angel Haze
Disclosure
Ebony Day
Gabrielle Aplin
HAIM
K Koke
Kodaline
Little Nikki
Rascals
Tom Odell
On the 14th January the nominees will be put to a public vote on brandnew.mtv.co.uk before the overall winner of MTV Brand New for 2013 is announced on 1st February. All artists will receive dedicated support across all of MTV’s networks for the rest of 2013, with the winner being highlighted as the viewer’s number one choice.
For only the second time ever, this year’s shortlist of nominees also includes one unsigned act. Guildford singer-songwriter Ebony Day, has been announced as the winner of MTV Brand New Unsigned 2013. A YouTube sensation, Ebony has amassed over 19 million views of her channel and an impressive social media following by uploading videos of herself covering her favourite songs.
"Winning MTV’s Brand New Unsigned 2013 competition is a dream come true! I’m so thankful to my fans for getting me here and I can’t wait to see what 2013 brings." said Ebony Day.
Over 500 unsigned artists entered the competition upon its launch in November before being put to a public vote. Following this, over 30,000 unique votes were placed - double the number received last year - whittling the entries down to a shortlist of 20 artists before MTV's team of music experts decided on an overall winner.
Superstar DJ and producer, DJ Fresh headlined the Brand New for 2013 launch show last night at The Kentish Town Forum supported by shortlisted artists Rascals and K Koke. Two more shows will follow in January, showcasing this year’s nominees and celebrating established UK talent - announcement to follow.
With one of the most successful track-records for a new music poll, over the last 5 years MTV Brand New has identified international stars such as Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber and Ke$ha before their debut releases whilst also picking up top British music talent Tinie Tempah, Adele, Florence + The Machine, Ellie Goulding, Jessie J, Friendly Fires, White Lies, Wretch 32, Labrinth and last year’s winner Conor Maynard at the very start of their recording careers.
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