Update: Tuesday 8th September 2009:
First Confirmed Act for Glastonbury Announced
RockStar 09 winners The Vistics set to get big stage experience
The first band to be confirmed for the Glastonbury Festival 2010 was announced today. The John E Vistic Experience won the Final of Rockstar 09, the nationwide hunt for new unsigned talent, to become the first name confirmed for 2010 – the 40th anniversary of the world's greatest music Festival.
Update: Friday 21st August 2009:
GLASTONBURY 2010 FINAL THREE CONFIRMED FOR ROCKSTAR 09 FINAL
Rockstar Bands announced final three from nationwide search for the UK's best new unsigned bands
Rockstar 09 today confirmed the three British bands that are now just one gig away from winning the chance to play Glastonbury 2010 and record at Peter Gabriel’s Realworld Studios.
Update: 5th August 2009:
The Pilton Working Mens Club was doing a brisk trade last weekend as music fans came out to see the first two heats of Rockstar 09.
Friday opened with a short set from last year's winners Major Major before the first four finalists each took to the stage for a short 20 minute set in front of the gathered crowd and the Rockstar panel of Judges. Three bands from the 24 finalists will go on to play the Final at Worthy Farm on Friday 4th September along with two major artists.
The Rags, Simon Scardindelli, In Dark Light and Sister Ray made their Rockstar debuts, each receiving a warm reception on Friday.
Update: 3rd July 2009:
The RockStar Bands team is just back from this year's Glastonbury Festival. Amazing this year! Highlights too many to mention, but personally, I think it was without question the best line up I have ever seen. OK, I can’t help myself, I loved Kasabian, Nick Cave and Blur. I caught Pendulum, who know how to have it and RockStar 08 winners Major Major, who made a storming Glasto debut.
Update: 14th May 2009:
Judges for Rockstar 09 will include Michael Eavis, Glastonbury Festivals, Steve Tilley, Kilimanjaro Live and Rob Bozas from Realworld.
Following discussions with Michael and Emily Eavis, the RockStar final will be held on the night of this year's Pilton Party (September 4th 2009). All of this year's finalists will now be playing in front of a crowd of 4,000 people. Last year’s Party was that same gig headlined by Franz Ferdinand and the Ting Tings that Major Major played as RockStar winners, and we are sure Michael and Emily will have some great headliners for us this year. A great big thank you to them both.
