For the last few months local businessman David Hall has been touring the country with his unique Rockhopper mobile recording studio, housed
in a spectacular American Airstream Caravan, recording possible stars of
the future.
The hunt for the next pop sensation has taken the Rockhopper to Birmingham, Manchester, Swindon and it even spent five days recording music devotees at Glastonbury.
Recording sessions were also held in Buckingham, Brackley and Towcester and the time has now come to choose the five best artists or bands out of 21 who have recorded at those sessions.
The final five will be chosen via a text vote to compete against each other at the regional final at Buckingham's Community Centre in September.
The winner will go on to compete in a national final against other regional winners on a date to be decided.
This week and next week the Advertiser and Review will print pictures, short profiles and details of how to listen to each artist's recording and how to vote for your favourite in the paper.
The studio also plans to pick a couple of wild cards entries for the September final.
The winner of the national final will be given a four song EP deal, plus
state-of-the-art record software and the right to call themselves the
Advertiser Talent Tour Winner of 2010.
Mr Hall said: "The competition mixes public votes with live performances, it's the best of both worlds.
"Artists get personal audio and video recordings as well as the opportunity to play in front of a panel of judges and hopefully a receptive audience.
"They will be given a legacy, people will be able to watch the videos for years to come and this could be their chance to be discovered."

To listen to each recording click on the link below to the Talent Tour Website.

www.thetalenttour.co.uk

To vote send an SMS text message with the code next to your favourite artist's profile to 63333.
Lines open today,Friday, July 30 and close on Friday, August 27. Alternatively the Talent Tour website has details on how to vote by
post.

Profiles and SMS text codes:

Lorna Sterry - SMS code LRN
I am from Doncaster but my sister lives in the Buckingham are amd I was visiting. I just wanted to do the Talent Tour for fun. There was a whole group of us out having a good time. There was amusic event going on and we were really enjoying the sunshine.

Josh Stopps - The High Jinks - SMS code - JOS
The High Jinks are a three-piece alternative/indie rock band from Buckingham, Bicester and Banbury. The band met back in their studying days of college and have been close friends ever since. The High Jinks formed about nine months ago and have a great passion for music. They are currently writing ther own material and have been playing local gigs around the area. Please check out there myspace at www.myspace.com/thehighjinks for more details and there gig listings!

Dan Rooney - Dan-naD - SMS code - DAN
We formed the band Dan-naD on the spot out side of the Rockhopper studio on the day of the recording. So the recording was made with no rehearsal at all. Dan (Buckland) being the amazing musician that he is, sung and made up an acoustic part on the spot, and me (Dan Rooney), I simply played the electric and through in a couple is solos. So have a listen and see what you think. And as Dan once said "vote for us yeah !

Stephanie Mercedes Waugh - SMS code - STI
No profile supplied - Bicester based artist.

Ashleigh Maggs - AJ - SMS code - ASH
I am 14yrs old and I am very passionate about singing and music. I have been singing for as long as I can remember. I have performed in local Pantomimes and love all aspects of the Arts. However, I would have to say that singing was definitley my first passion, as I like to write songs as well as sing them. I wrote my first song when I was 11yrs old.

Jacob Rodman - Danger Salmon - SMS code - JAC
This 4-piece Ska/Pop/Rock band from the town of Brackley, take experience from bands such as: Suburban legends, The Hives, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Reel Big Fish. Furthermore, these four devastatingly handsome boys devote their time to filling your life with eargasmicly good music. So forget what's happening tonight and what's waiting for you on Sky + and enjoy the Ska/Pop/Rock adrenaline rush that goes by the name of Danger Salmon! Read more: http://www.myspace.com/dangersalmon#ixzz0u7ksD6oy

George Whitton - Acoustic Madness - SMC code - GRG
No profile supplied - Buckingham based artist.

Stephen March - Marchy - SMS code - STE
For a few years now Marchy has been picking his brain on how to stomp his foot in the game. He began writing at the age of 16 where he simply just wanted to rhyme and be lyrical. He never took it seriously until he decided this is what he wanted to do soon after he left school. This is when he stopped writing lyrics for the sake of it and he began writing songs. "In order to be big, you have to think big".

Jamie Martin - SMS code - JAM
No profile supplied - Towceser Based artists attending the Towcester Rock School

Desert Quarters - SMS code - DST
No profile supplied - Towceser Based band, who met at the Towcester Rock School

Tygerstryke - SMS code - TYG
Tygerstryke are a five piece 80's influenced stadium rock / metal band from Bicester.

Sarah Blunstone - SMS code - SRH
My name is Sarah Blunstone and I'm 24 years old. I have always loved singing and dancing as most girls do in front of the mirror with my hairbrush. I've had a little girl recently and realised that you really can do anything you put your heart and soul into, just recording a song has been a dream come true.

Heidi Carascon - SMS code - HED
My name is Heidi Carascon, I'm 32 years old. I grew up in East Claydon and still live pretty close. I love all things music related and have been singing since I was 10. I have two excellent children who hate my singing, quite rightly, as they're better at it than me.

Kelly Crofts - SMS code - KEL
My name is Kelly Ann Crofts I have been singing for around five years I have regular singing lessons once every two weeks and enjoy singing as it is a passion and a hobby that I enjoy. I also love to sing ballads which are among the various songs that I enjoy and believe I can sing.

Isabelle Coates - SMS code - ISB
Hi my name is Isabelle Coates I'm 10 years old and I go to Brackley Junior school.
My mum says I drive her mad because I sing from the minute I get up in the morning until I go to bed! I can't help it I just love to sing, so please vote for me.

Vicky Dyson - SMS code - VIK
I've always loved to sing and my vocal coach Sheridan has given me the confidence to sing in public. I've been fortunate to sing in a concert
at The Stables MK and The New Inn where I am landlady. I hope to go on to continually improve my singing ability.

Declan Flannery and Resist - SMS code - DEC
Hey, we're Resist, We are a band all from Buckingham. We are Declan
Flannery as lead vocals, Charles Sly on guitar, Marcus Groome on bass, and Joe (The Alien) Rushton on the drums. We practice at Buckingham Youth Club every Friday. We currently do covers and are looking for local gigs to show everyone Resist!

Ione Garnor - The Other Day - SMS code - INE
We are the one and only The Other Day! We're Towcester based and range from the ages of 14 to 16. Having seven members, we're a pretty packed band. We have our lead guitarist Jamie Martin, two rhythm guitarists- Jack Munton and Adam Clucas, on bass we have Sam Maclean, our fabulous drummer, Matthew Churchill, and of course our vocalist Ione Garnor. Whilst recording with Rockhopper we played Not Good Enough For A Truth In Cliche by Escape The Fate. We want to get through to the next round SO much! We promise to be the most exciting band to watch on this talent tour as well as being by far the most fun. Please give us a chance to prove this to you by voting for us! You can check us out on Facebook too. We can't describe how much we want this, or the opportunities you will be opening up for us by voting for us.

Izzy Griffiths - SMS code - IZY
I am a 12-year-old who just loves to sing and would like to become a professional recording artist one day. I am in year seven at Kingsbrook School and live with my mum, dad and older sister. Please vote for me if you enjoyed my performance for the Talent Tour. Thank you.

Carol Hawes - SMS code - CRL
Hi I'm Carol, I live in Bicester and play the flute. I've been playing since my teens and music is my passion! I play in the Catholic Church in Bicester on Sunday mornings and I'm also in a band called the Millhouse. Please vote for me!

Craig Hudson Band - SMS code - CRG
While his name may not immediately be recognisable, 19-year-old songwriter Craig has been plying his trade around the 'new town' of Milton Keynes and beyond for the last five years. Starting his career behind the drums with indie bands Alex & the Straglers and The Untolds in more recent times picking up the guitar, vocal and song writing duties as front man of punk outfit Benny & the Razorblades.

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