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What is Surface Festival?

Surface Festival is an international live music event open to rappers, D.J.'s, solo artists, producers and bands. We hold events in major cities across the world operating over 500 shows a year working with artists and musicians from all backgrounds, ages and genres. We work in partnership with some of the very best venues and the largest global sponsors to deliver amazing shows, prizes and opportunities for bands and musicians involved in the Festival. We are heavily industry involved and have a dedicated Industry Judges section under the Industry tab. Check out the Testimonials tab for first hand success stories from bands that have taken part in Surface Festival. For a full list of prizes and opportunities check out the Festival Structure tab. For all the latest news on the event check out our Facebook page and blog.

Jon Brookes from The Charlatans, who has been involved in the Festival from its beginnings, recently stated in his blog: “Surface continues to act like a giant music magnet finding exciting ground breaking new acts. It re-energizes the inner cities searching out new talent. The prizes and industry weight of the various associate sponsors shows the level at which this festival is now held in the industry.”

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Testimonials

Alex Baker (Kerrang Radio unsigned show) "The Surface Festival gives bands a genuine opportunity to get their music in front of people in the industry that can help further their careers. The best bands WILL inevitably rise to the top, the National this year was very hard to judge, amazing stage shows, amazing songs, amazing bands – congratulations to Great Imitation who blew everyone’s minds. The prizes offered for the winning band and runners up are just fantastic and the experience all the bands gain from playing larger venues is priceless."

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