Manchester, England -  the closing date for In The City ( ITC) Unsigned 2003 is at 5pm Friday 1st August 2003.. In The City Unsigned is considered to be the most important new music showcase event in the UK each year. A significant stepping-stone in the careers of Coldplay, TheDarkness, jj72, Muse, Idlewild, Catatonia, Oasis, Terris, Haven, Placebo, Stereophonics, Alfie, Elastica.

With specialized sections for Hip Hop, Urban, R&B, Pop,Metal, Acoustic, Alternative & Electronica, click on the link for the official application form and more info, http://www.inthecity.co.uk.

Please note that while the ITC Unsigned event tends to favor Guitar rock bands and singer songwriters, all genres are welcomed. Click through to the ITC History to see what bands have showcased at the event since it's inception in 1992.

In The City is an exciting international music convention, whose concept was conceived by the forward thinking Yvette Livesey and the Factory maverick Anthony Wilson. It combines the hottest live acts unsigned and signed, with the most innovative, creative and commercial debate.

Taking place in Manchester England and New York this year (September 12-16th Manchester & 21-22nd October New York)

- over 2000 music industry professionals & delegates from UK Europe & USA.

- 5 days and 5 nights

- By Day: seminars, discussions, workshops, debates, interviews, networking..

- By Night: Europe's largest Urban Music Festival. 50 venues, 5 nights, 500 bands.

- The Essential Uk/European music industry gathering each year.

info@inthecity.co.uk