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[Ross]

In The City, Manchester's annual music showcase, is again inviting unsigned bands to submit demos for the opportunity to play at the event.
In The City Unsigned has previously given a leg up to bands as diverse as The Darkness, Muse and Coldplay. The sole similarity between the three? All are pretty loaded now, so history suggests that playing the event isn't a bad idea.

Deadline for entries is July 22nd, so interested parties should read the below, straight from the collective horse's mouth, and get cracking.

How to submit a demo for ITC Unsigned 2005:

1. Get a three-track CD, a brief biog and an image together and make sure you include full contact details including email address.

2. Post it to:
Phil Saxe
ITC Unsigned
8 Brewery Yard
Deva Centre
Trinity Way
Salford, M3 7BB
by Friday 22nd July 2005.

3. You'll receive a confirmation email when we receive the package.

4. The successful applicants will be notified by mid-August.

In The City runs from the 1st to the 3rd of October. Check the website for more details.