Clyde Automaton, Catnip & Claws, Savage Island, Dazy Crown, Maya Law, Real Life Charm, Lobster

Seven local acts have been selected to battle out in the Next Big Thing final on the 5th of March.

Three acts went through after the first semi-final, on the the 30th of January: Clyde Automaton, Catnip and Claws and Savage Island.

The second semi-final, on Sunday the 31st, was won by Dazy Crown, Maya Law and Real Life Charm. The judges decided also to give a wildcard for the final to Lobster who were the runners up on Saturday.

It has been a difficult choice for the Next Big Thing judges considering the quality of this year semi-finalists who have been selected from over 100 acts from Norfolk and Suffolk. The winner of the Next Big Thing will be announced on the 5th of March and will receive £500.00 cash courtesy of Access to Music

The final will take place at OPEN on March 5th 2016. Judges will be a selection of those already working in a wide variety of roles within the music industry.

The Next Big Thing is open to all musicians – based in Norfolk or Suffolk - who can win the prestigious title of Next Big Thing 2015/16 and £500.00 cash courtesy of Access to Music!