Harrogate singer and songwriter, Dan Burnett, has reached the finals of Parliament’s Rock the House competition.
Now in its second year, the competition was founded to raise awareness of intellectual property theft and live music issues in Parliament and has five categories: under 19 solo artist, under 19 band, solo artist, band and small live music venue.
Local MP, Andrew Jones, asked for entrants from his constituency and asked a team of local music experts to choose their favourites to be entered into the competition.
The judging panel was made up of local music professionals and comprised Jason Odle and Ben Davis, founders of local recording label Ont’ Sofa, Graham Chalmers, the Weekend Editor for the Harrogate Advertiser, and Josh Hill, Head of Music at Boroughbridge High School and organiser of the AMP Awards.
Dan Burnett is in the final of the solo artist category and will be competing in a South London pub with three other finalists on Wednesday 26 June 2013. The winner will then play on the House of Commons terrace that evening.
Dan Burnett said:
I’m delighted to be in the final of Rock The House, and am looking forward to playing for the judges tomorrow (Wednesday 26th).
I believe that Rock The House is a great competition that helps raise awareness about intellectual property theft and other live music issues
Andrew Jones said:
I’m really proud of Dan Burnett for reaching the finals of Rock the House. He is a great advert for live music and a great advert for our area. His music is a powerful mix of blues and soul – anyone listening to it can tell he has outstanding talent. I will be at the awards ceremony on the House of Commons terrace to congratulate Dan on his achievement reaching the finals of the competition. I’m hoping that Dan might be the first Harrogate & Knaresborough winner of the competition.
Ben Davis from Ont Sofa said:
It was an honour for Ont’ Sofa to be asked to assisit in this years Rock the House competition. Having been a big fan of Dan Burnett’s music for many years I am delighted that he has made it through to the final.
I am particularly looking forward to a drink with Dan on the terrace at the House Of Commons tomorrow evening, undoubtedly celebrating his success.
More information about Dan and his entry to the competition can be found at www.bandapp.com/builder/bandpage/danburnett.
