The live music event will provide unprecedented access to industry advice and facilities, including equipment and promotion, for aspiring bands. It will feature industry sponsors, judges and management.

Leon Van Den Broecke, UK manager, explains: "Surface gives bands the chance to play the type of venues that most bands only dream of when they've 'made it' - add to the expertise Surface offers in terms of lighting and sound management, PR and exposure and you're looking at an opportunity and ...