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I know it is dangerous to judge on one song but I presume the selections are considered the best of, rather than just being available for the website. My very humble opinion follows.

You saved the best for last - Two Door Cinema Club - didn't you?

I enjoyed Rox for sheer musical class, Ellie Goulding for lots of promise, Marina and the Diamonds for a great vocal, and Hurt for a very sharp song. Some of the videos were pretty cool too.

Look forward to the Â鶹Éç coverage of all the performers.

Why was the closing screen on Â鶹Éç News this evening (finishing at 7.00pm)showing Â鶹Éç MMIX ?

Likewise, one of the screens on here also shows Â鶹Éç MMIX.....

Are we not in 2010 therefore should be MMIX as it is on this page....

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Their choices are meant to be based on one thing - quality. Not hype or size of record deal or what Simon Cowell might think.
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Yeah right, if you say so.

Your lists are based on who has been signed by a decent label and will have singles out in the next four months as per usual. That's because these ar trh groups you think will be successful, not the best quality, they are different things.

How about putting some upcoming metal acts on for once? Even if it's just British metal. It's not a small industry to ignore either.

I have reservations about the Â鶹Éç doing this. Is it really within the Â鶹Éç's remit to select bands (which regardless of the rationale behind these choices is still based on arbitrary and subjective opinions) and then plug them across their TV / Radio and online channels? I'd have to ask what precisely does the Â鶹Éç seek to gain from this? How does it benefit the Â鶹Éç's viewers and listeners? And, mainly, why does the Â鶹Éç feel that it has to set the (if you will) "musical agenda" for the coming year? The Â鶹Éç should stick to reporting the news, not attempting to make it with meaningless guff like this

Is it really within the Â鶹Éç's remit

Often wondered what it was, where it might be located (in writing), whether it is assessed, by whom and what, if any, the results might be?

As to plugging, when I was involved in the music biz, 'selection' seemed pretty much based on whether the bloke you paid had 'developed' a good 'relationship' with the relevant gatekeeper chez Aunty.

Living and/or gigging within the M25... actually Camden... helped, too.

the list is a little bit too long and not that representative. maybe you can come up with a better list next time, i suppose.

JunkkMale - I think it definitely should be within Â鶹Éç's remit. It's an awesome intiative.. at least it provides a preview to artists some of us have never heard of and I've at least found a couple of them I'll definitely be following up on in terms of checking out gigs, new albums etc

Ultras - with you on including at least some metal representation here.. it's sorely lacking

Overall I think the concept rocks Steve and am looking forward to see how it evolves - keep it up!

Cheers

Why should we pay for a 'public service' broadcaster to do the work of the music industry. When considered alongside the ludicrous salaries paid to the likes of Jonathan Ross and world beating management at the Â鶹Éç, it all adds up to a compelling case for the abolition of the license fee. Letting the Â鶹Éç compete in the real world and perhaps then the management can prove their worth! I resent being compelled to prop up an organization that promotes this type of nonsense.

How does the license payer benefit from this type of activity?

It is also worth pointing out that as a bastion of the establishment, the Â鶹Éç is hardly rock & roll! Once again they completely miss the point!

The Record Industry that was once strong enough to push 50 Cents 2003 debut, Get Rich Or Die Trying, to seven million has succumbed to the Internet. Numbers like that simply don't exist anymore. Now there is a bajillion music sites on the World Wide Web which has changed the way music is marketed, distributed, sold and discussed.
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babylon let it be what it must be
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I am SO surprised that - in the country where everyone seems to fall in love with jazzpop girls (read Katie Melua & Norah Jones) - that Fredrika Stahl wasn´t picked up on the list. Judge yourself:

Trying with at new link :)

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It would appear that Simon Cowell has sold out and can only say things that suit the shows popularity. Of course its still working and he has to ration his harsh comments so that people are hanging on his every word. Some of the winners of the shows have not gone on to be big stars and it has watered down the audience’s belief in this system. Although they are all still enjoying their 15min of fame. They should try getting a real job like a or a good trade that will take you through the duration of your working life. Good luck to anyone who has a go as its not easy to get up on stage. Talent will always be around its just how it’s discovered and perceived.