PRS NEW MUSIC AWARD 2010 19 June 2010

The winner of the PRS New Music Award 2010 will be announced in September 2010.

Bishi has been chosen as a judge amongst The Guardian’s Charlotte Higgins, Paul Morley, Artist; Martin Creed, Composer; Michael Finnissy and Pianist; Joanna Macgregor.

The £50, 000 award is the largest sum given towards the development of a piece of New music. Bigger than the Mercury Music Prize, it has been dubbed as ‘The Turner Prize of New Music,’ and seeks to raise debate & push the boundaries on what music could be.

Having already spoken to Lauren Laverne on 6Music to discuss the finalists, Bishi has been, ‘Stunned by the breadth of creativity. It’s going to be a real challenge to decide the winner.’

The public play a role in helping the judges define a winner by voting here:
http://www.prsformusicfoundation.com/newmusicaward/vote.htm

Short films have been made on each of the finalists illustrating each of their proposed pieces. You can watch the videos here:
http://www.prsformusicfoundation.com/newmusicaward/index.htm

Let the battle commence!