Metal 2 the Masses

Supporting Self Signed and Unsigned Breaking Metal

The METAL 2 THE MASSES is offering venues, promoters and bands the opportunity to be part of the BLOODSTOCK experience and so much more!

We are happy to announce that Amust4music Ltd, along with our favourite ale Hobgoblin, are bringing the biggest initiative possible to track down the best breaking metal bands along with upping the anti on some of the biggest ever prizes up for grabs.

Speed, Thrash, Death, Doom, Folk, Battle, Gothic, Grove, MetalCore, Industrial, Neo-Classical, Nu, Post, Power, Progressive, Sludge, Stoner, Alternative, Extreme, Symphonic, Viking and more!!

WE WANT IT ALL!!

The METAL 2 THE MASSES ROADSHOW will again be tearing up and down the country visiting venues, who are running their own campaigns, to find the loudest & most brutal acts the UK has to offer. For a list of venues for 2019 - Click here

Bloodstock Metal 2 the Masses

Venues up and down the UK along with Europe and Scandinavia will be running the METAL 2 THE MASSES to seek out the best in self signed and Unsigned.

Could that be your band?

FOR THE BANDS

UK BASED BANDS

Take the example of bands such as Evile who started off by gracing the Unsigned stage only to go on to sign a major recording deal, countless worldwide tours and gracing the Bloodstock main stage in 2012 and 2014. Add that to bands such as Bloodshot Dawn, Metaprism and many others who have used the Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses as a springboard to continued growth and industry recognition.

There are so many shining examples of British Metal bands with a great future - Could that be your band or a band from your venue?

Even if bands don't win their respective finals the fact is the entire campaign and regional finals build bands profile, fan base and expertise in performance. But for those who are chosen - Quite simply the opportunity for a breakthrough act to play at Bloodstock in front of thousands and network with the industry is second to none.

Should a band manage to play in 2019 then they also stand the chance of playing Metaldays (Slovenia) and soon we will be announcing further competing festivals within Europe. In real terms Metaldays stand alongside Bloodstock as the major independent festivals and will again give the overall winning band a major in road to success in the bigger market.

At Bloodstock itself the bands will be given a 30-minute performance slot and offered the best backline and technical support at hand. Further to this we also offer the following...

30 minute performance slot on the 'Hobgoblin Newblood Stage'.
Full access passes for all bands for the entire weekend.
Full media opportunity with bands having access to all festival media correspondence – interviews, reviews and photos a plenty plus the chance to network with industry representatives.
The chance to open the 'Sophie Lancaster Stage' the following year – playing on the opening night to a captive audience of thousands. This stage is the only stage open on the opening night!!!
The chance to play at Slovenia's major metal fest Metaldays – quite possibly one of the most picturesque festivals on the circuit. http://www.metaldays.net

NON UK BASED BANDS

Basically we offer all of the above to bands based outside of the UK, however we are unable to offer external festival opportunities (such as Metaldays) as in this case it's open to UK bands only. So, in summary...

30 minute performance slot on the 'Hobgoblin Newblood Stage'.
Full access passes for all bands for the entire weekend.
Full media opportunity with bands having access to all festival media correspondence – interviews, reviews and photos a plenty plus the chance to network with industry representatives.
The chance to open the 'Sophie Lancaster Stage' the following year – playing on the opening night to a captive audience of thousands. This stage is the only stage open on the opening night!!!
So as you can see the attraction to bands is huge and therefore we hope that this will transcend into a winning enterprise for all venues and bands alike.

"Bloodstock Open Air, its New Blood stage and Metal to the Masses feeding it - This set up is making sure good UK Metal bands have the opportunity to be found. The Bloodstock New Blood stage is now absolutely essential to the continued development of the UK Metal underground. It is inspiring bands, driving bands harder than ever before and is also fuelling confidence in Metal Clubs and local promoters right across the UK. The New Blood Stage itself is a big part of the Bloodstock Festival for many festival goers and represents one huge part of what the metal scene, from day 1, was always supposed to be about - Finding good music, getting it out and seeing it live on a decent stage with decent sound.

This all plays a big part in setting Bloodstock Festival apart and ABOVE all the other big festivals.“

Bull-Riff Stampede (BOA 2013)

"Metal to the masses will forever be a milestone within the world of Incinery. Not only did it allow us to play at Bloodstock 2012, it took us further beyond to play Metaldays 2013.

This has opened doors for us as a band that would have not been possible, and continued support from the M2TM and Bloodstock team has given us and many others the confidence and drive to grow as a band."

Incinery (BOA 2012)

"Playing the M2TM contest in 2012 helped us a lot, giving us a goal to work towards and get the best we could out of our music. The chance to play Bloodstock festival via the Newblood stage in 2013 has been a great help for Kremated, it raised the bar, encouraging us to do our utmost best and resulted in the biggest and most enjoyable show we have played to date. Interest in our band rocketed after the festival, so I can only assume this was a direct result of us playing there. Thanks to Simon Hall for giving us the opportunity to play."

Kremated (BOA 2013)

“M2TM has helped so many unsigned bands, us in Cambion were stoked to be given the chance to enter the competition, and then go on to win a slot on the Newblood stage at the best festival in the UK, BLOODSTOCK! It has opened so many doors for us since playing the Newblood stage, and pushed us in the right direction, Newblood stage gives so many un seen , unsigned bands a chance to be heard, Bloodstock we love you! ”

Cambion (BOA 2011)

"Playing the Newblood stage has ensured that we've been able to play at a variety of killer venues across the UK. Since our performance at BOA 2012 we've made regular appearances at venues such as the esteemed Camden Underworld and the intrepid fox as well as having the opportunity to gig with some of British metal's most promising bands. This has come off the back of the exposure we gained from playing the Newblood stage and we are forever grateful for being given the chance to perform here."

Merciless Fail (BOA 2012)

"For The Furious Horde, the support and opportunities given to us by M2TM, Simon Hall, the Newblood Stage and Bloodstock have been phenomenal; and crucial to the band's development.

It was M2TM 2011 that helped us to believe in ourselves and be the best that we could be, as individuals and as a band.

As a result of playing the Newblood Stage in 2011, we went on to play Metalcamp 2012. From there we were able to play a number of smaller festivals and high-profile gigs. In addition to this our fan base increased drastically, we made many new friends and also strengthened our bond as a band.

In an environment where it is increasingly difficult for unsigned metal acts to 'get out there' to an audience, these bands need a boosted voice to be heard. Bloodstock is that voice!"

The Furious Horde (BOA 2011)

“The Bloodstock and the Metal 2 the Masses event was an incredible experience for Internal Conflict, and we recommend that every aspiring rock and metal act take part no matter what level they are at.

Internal Conflict (BOA 2013)

For the venues & promoters

By becoming an affiliated partner your venue will be given its own section on the Bloodstock website giving details of the venue, location and as brief (or as detailed) a description of the venue/promotion company as you desire.

The venue itself will be part of the Nationally Advertised Metal 2 the Masses Tour,featuring the venue in publications such as our media partners Metal Hammer and many more besides. Not only this, but our PR team will ensure that the promotion hits as many Online Magazines, E zines and Forums as possible.

Alongside this we ask that you provide a rundown of all dates for the heat and semi finals and these will be fed through our socal media sites, which have massive promotional value.

https://www.facebook.com/Bloodstock (100,000+)

https://twitter.com/bloodstockfest (26,000+)

As the Promoter/Venue you run Metal 2 The Masses competitions throughout the year creating continual revenue leading towards a grand final (held at your venue) with a minimum of 5 bands to an all day event if required.

The format of the competition can be done in what ever way you see fit, so long as it works within the terms and conditions and guidelines are pretty straight forward just so long as the bands fall into the categories of hard rock / metal genres - again feel free to consult with myself if unsure.

Venues / Promoters will have full use of the Bloodstock logo on any of your related advertising (These high res images will be sent on confirmation). The venue must respect the Bloodstock Branding and use it appropriately in respect to its own in house advertising and websites relating to Metal 2 The Masses. You will receive all the promoter networking and media support opportunities associated with Bloodstock which will give your venue heightened profile in the industry - including regional and National Radio Promotion, Repeated call outs and anything else our promotions team use to get the message out there.

Each franchise holder will receive 1 pair of Standard Weekend Tickets to Bloodstock Open Air 2018 with access (allocated on arrival) to the Serpents Lair and VIP bar - where industry, fans and bands mingle to soak up the atmosphere and build business and community relationships.

For all details on the METAL 2 THE MASSES initiative and how it can build the profile of your venue alongside presenting the opportunity to bands in your region please feel free to contact.

Get onboard early and don't miss your chance !