Bloodstock festival is king when it comes to UK festivals for metal, but Bloodstock would be nothing without the growth and development of the up and coming, unsung future heroes of the underground scene. The pivotal impact the scheme has for both the festival and unsigned bands is huge, with some going on to end up as the festivals main stage attractions.
Plans are well underway, with 21 regions announced around the UK and Ireland with many more to come, with heats set to take place before selecting winners from a final to grace the New Blood stage at Bloodstock Festival 2023. Headed by the chief organiser Simon Hall, the events leading up to the festival prove to be vital for both young bands and local venues.
Aimed at bringing daylight to those bands that are unknown to the masses, Metal to the Masses is curated for those with self-released material or unsigned bands, all are free to contact their regional event to take part and battle their way to the crown as soon as possible with heats set to kick off in a matter of weeks. For local promoters looking to take part, you can contact Simon Hall directly at simon@bloodstock.uk.com for further information about representing your area.
Currently announced regions include: CHESTERFIELD, NORTHERN IRELAND (Belfast), REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (Dublin), SHEFFIELD, HITCHIN, MANCHESTER, MILTON KEYNES, BOURNEMOUTH, LEEDS, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ESSEX (Colchester), KENT (Gravesend), BRISTOL, NORTH WALES (Wrexham), LEICESTER, STOKE ON TRENT, SOUTH WALES (Cardiff), NOTTINGHAM, DEVON & CORNWALL (Saltash), SCOTLAND (heats locally, final in Edinburgh) and LONDON.
Venue details and contact information to enter can be found both here and on facebook here.
All campervan and VIP packages have already sold out, with early bird tickets down to their last few, you can purchase your tickets here.
Taking place over the 10th to 13th of August 2023, Bloodstock Festival will see Ronnie James Dio main stage headliners Killswitch Engage and Megadeth joined by Devildriver, Decapitated, Fit for an Autopsy and Gatecreeper, with the Sophie Lancaster stage being graced by Zeal & Ardor, King 810 and Unto Others. Many, Many more yet to be announced in the build up to Bloodstock Festival 2023!
