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        <title><![CDATA[@Karl Palmer - blog]]></title>
        <description><![CDATA[Karl Palmer's unique vocal talent is leading him to a successful music career with many exciting projects and goals already realised, such as performing live on TV where he received praise from stars such as Radio 1's DJ Chris Moyles who said that his performance "was brilliant" and celebrity vocal coach David Grant who said he had "A wonderful tone" to his voice ... ]]></description>
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                <title><![CDATA[02 National Singing Competition Final for Karl Palmer! - @karl-palmer]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[   Karl Palmer  has   just made it through to the Grand Final of Open Mic UK!      He’ll now   play one of the world’s best music venues after wowing the crowd and judging panel at the Open Mic UK Area Finals to land a place in the National Grand Final at The O2 in London!    After taking part in auditions against thousands of other unsigned musicians across the UK and impressing the judging panel with his vocals, he went on to perform live on stage, battling through both Regional and Area final heats. He’s now set to perform at the Open Mic UK Grand Final at the IndigO2 at the O2 in London on 21st January 2012!   Previous winner  Birdy  still at only 15 years of age is currently a favourite on Radio 1 after signing with Warner Music. She’s enjoyed success with a top twenty album and two hit singles including her version of the Bon Iver classic “Skinny Love.” Last year’s under 18’s winner,  Hatty Keane , has also had huge success after being signed to BGM Music. Since then Hatty has performed live sets alongside Tinchy Stryder, Zane Lowe, Tempa T and Roll Deep and is currently working on new material. Hatty’s latest video Best Kept Secret has received over 200,000 views on YouTube already.   A spokesperson for Open Mic UK commented “We are searching for an act that not only has the live ability to impress an audience, industry judges and A&amp;R associates, but an act that has the potential to become a professional recording artist. The O2 is the best place to showcase your talent in front of a massive crowd and celebrity judges. It’s going to be a huge event and an experience of a lifetime for all our finalists!”       There’s over £50,000 in prizes up for grabs this year and the overall winner will be offered a recording contract, with up to £30,000 investment! They’ll also have the opportunity to tour across the UK. The competition is divided into age categories; 16 and Under, 17-22 and 23 and Over; all types of singers, vocal performers, groups and acoustic singer/songwriters are invited to enter Open Mic UK.        The Open Mic UK competition is also being filmed for broadcasting on Sky TV! A two-part series will be broadcast on Sky on Sunday 8th &amp; 15th January. The Making of a Star comes to Sky 201 in the New Year, with a longer series planned for later in the year for the prestigious Live and Unsigned competition.       Open Mic UK is the biggest music talent competition in the UK for unsigned singers and solo artists. Every year over 9, 000 musicians enter the competition and it’s open to all genres, from rap and hip hop to acoustic and classical, the competition has it all. It’s also the sister company of the huge Live and Unsigned competition which starts again in January  www.liveandunsigned.uk.com  -       Whatever happens, The Grand Final of the competition will provide acts with the opportunity to impress many guests from record labels, agencies and the entertainment industry including celebrity judges to be confirmed ahead of the final. www.karl-palmer.com   For more information go to the website  www.openmicuk.co.uk      ]]></description>
                <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:12:27 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[KARL SECURES HIS PLACE @ OPEN MIC UK AREA FINAL - @karl-palmer]]></title>
                <link>https://musical1.com/karl-palmer/blog/349/karl-secures-his-place-open-mic-uk-area-final</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[    One Step Away From The O2!      Karl Palmer wowed the crowd and judging panel at the Open Mic UK Regional Showcase, and he is now one step away from performing at The O2 in London!     Thousands of acts entered Open Mic UK 2011 and the best unsigned singers from across the country were chosen to perform at the live Regional Final shows. Karl Palmer performed in front of a live audience and professional judging panel on 6th November at the Liner Hotel in Liverpool. He’s now set to perform at the Area Final for the chance to progress to the National Grand Final at The O2 in London as part of Live Fest, London’s biggest indoor festival on 21st January 2012.      Those who made it through the audition stage took part in a live Regional head-to-head battle alongside the best talent in their area. Acts performed in front of hundreds of audience members and industry judges for the chance to grab a breakthrough recording contract.       A spokesperson for Open Mic UK commented “We are searching for an act that not only has the live ability to impress an audience, industry judges and A&amp;R associates, but an act that has the potential to become a professional recording artist. Acts that have made it are just one step away from performing at the best live music venue in the country!”     The competition is divided into age categories; 16 and Under, 17-22 and 23 and Over; all types of singers, vocal performers, groups and acoustic singer/songwriters are invited to enter Open Mic UK.      Previous winner   Birdy    still at only 15 years of age  has recently been a favourite on Radio 1 after signing with Warner Music with two hits singles already to date including her version of the Bon Iver classic “Skinny Love.” Last year’s under 18’s winner,   Hatty Keane  , has also had huge success after being signed to BGM Music. Since then Hatty has performed live sets alongside  Tinchy Stryder, Zane Lowe, Tempa T  and  Roll Deep  and is currently working on new material. Hatty’s latest video Best Kept Secret has received over 200,000 views on YouTube already.     There’s over £50,000 in prizes up for grabs this year and the overall winner will be offered a recording contract, with up to £30,000 investment! They’ll also have the opportunity to tour across the UK.     There are plenty of development opportunities available to acts taking part courtesy of ICMP, who will be offering songwriting courses and master classes throughout the competition. The latter stages of the competition will also provide acts with the opportunity to impress many guests from record labels, agencies and the entertainment industry.   ]]></description>
                <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:42:32 +0000</pubDate>
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