From over 2,300 entries, the Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED competition 1 2009 enters its final stage and is down to the Top 3. The Deer Republic from Sydney and Melbourne bands Foxx On Fire and Hot Little Hands, will battle it out for the major prize at the Grand Final held on 9 July. The winner will see themselves play at one of Australia’s most-loved outdoor festivals – Splendour in The Grass, plus receive an artist development package worth $25,000. The Top 3 comprises of the top two publicly voted artists and an industry pick. Hot Little Hands were the stand out for our industry judges, which saw them automatically claim a spot in the finals.
"Being in the top 3 for uncharTED is just so great, it's like there's a party in our favourite dancing shoes and everyone's invited!" – James, Hot Little Hands
"We have never felt so happy in our entire lives!" – Geno, Foxx On Fire
“Reaching the final is like building castles in the sky and there will be one hell of a party at the Grand Final!” – Mike, The Deer Republic
To see your favourite out of the Top 3 claim uncharTED victory, register to vote and spread the word. Visit www.uncharted.com.au to obtain SMS voting codes unique to each artist, and download widgets from the uncharTED artist profiles, which you can upload onto your social networking profile (i.e. MySpace and Facebook). There is also the option to vote and view videos via the mobile site http://uncharted.mobi. Support Australian music and register now! Every vote counts.
