Westside Radio in collaboration with Westfield Presents are set to host the first edition of ‘Urban Talent Search’ this Saturday 16th at Westfield London (Shepherds Bush).

The contest aims to unveil the next big Hip Hop, R&B or Grime star from London. Providing artists / bands with the chance to perform live and showcase their talent in front of high profile music A&R’s who will be judging the event. (Applications have closed).

Artists will perform at the Westfield Presents Stage (it is located next to Waitrose and The Village entrance).

There is no fee for attendance or the seating area. The audience can gather around the open space area or enjoy the event from pubs and restaurants near the stage.

According to Sone Palda, Station Manager at Westside Radio.

’The contest will be a great opportunity for emerging Urban acts in London. We are doing our best to make Urban Talent Search a success and pave the way for future editions’. Sarah Ampong from the Westfield Presents team embraces the contest with great enthusiasm.

‘We are thrilled to host live music performances and Westfield will promote more music events in collaboration with Westside Radio and other partners in the future. The contest represents an exciting opportunity for young creative professionals and a great form of entertainment for our visitors coming from all around the world’.

The winner of Urban Talent Search has the fantastic opportunity to win a FREE Recording Session at a top recording studio in London courtesy of industry recognised Miloco Studios. The winner will also be interviewed on Westside Radio including a LIVE performance of the winning song.