The UK's largest music competition for unsigned musicians, Open Mic, has announced its star prize for the winner of the 2019 contest. In addition to the prize package of recording studio time for their album and a video of the best single and extensive media promotion, the over 21 winner will receive a 7 day holiday to the Great Lakes USA. This region of Midwest America consists of Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana and Wisconsin and is synonymous with musical icons from Motown to Madonna to Buddy Guy, to Bob Dylan and Prince.

The holiday prize, for two people, includes flights, accommodation, car hire and tickets to some of the key attractions. It will be presented to the winner at the Grand Final on Sunday 20 January 2019 at Indigo at the 02, London.

Chris Grayston, organiser of Open Mic, commented: “We are delighted to have teamed up with the Great Lakes USA to offer this very special prize of an amazing holiday, where the winner will experience some of the most best-known musical icons in America. Open Mic is about giving acts of all musical genres the chance to develop their talent as they strive to be the best on the mic and we are sure that all the competitors will be striving to win this holiday prize.”

Open Mic is an annual UK music competition attracting entries from more than 10,000 people, from singers and singer/songwriters to rappers and vocal groups. All genres are welcome at these music competitions, and acts can perform covers or their original songs.

For more information on Open Mic go to www.openmic.co.uk and for more information on the Great Lakes USA go to www.greatlakesusa.co.uk. 

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Editor's Notes

The Great Lakes USA is the size of continental Europe and includes the U.S. states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. Images relating to the events featured or any aspect of the region can be obtained via Cellet Marketing & Public Relations on 01295 722816