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What an awesome night everyone had at the live final at the legendary Pigalle Club in Piccadilly Circus, London. Huge congratulations to Ryan Sheridan who won last night. Ryan played a set that captivated not only the packed venue but also the judging panel. Ryan will now be playing in front of thousands of new fans at this years FIB Benicassim festival on the same bill as Kasabian, The Prodigy and Gorillaz!

Below you'll find some photos and flip cam video from the sound check. We'll be updating the page with interviews, photos and live performances from the bands, judges and guests on the night so make sure you come back and check it out.

Fan Videos

Photos

The Bands

The Gin Riots

The Gin Riots up coming EP release is just a small part of the exciting list of events that are coming up in the Riot's world. The guys will be hitting up the summer music festival circuit - not only will they be playing Sellindge in Kent (June 12), but they'll be making their much anticipated sophomore visit to Toronto's NXNE Music Festival (June 16 - 20) and the Baltic's largest independent music festival Positivus in Latvia (July 17 - 18). All of this follows their recent, successful, showcase at SXSW where KLBJ called them "awesome" and FOX TV Austin hailed them as "brilliant." Formed in Bristol by Irishman Cillian Logue and Londoner Guy Stevenson, the band started off on a more acoustic foot, but over time and with the addition of Tim Burton and Taan Parker - the group has moved towards their true calling, developing into a punkier, eclectic style. And their tunes have not gone unnoticed since they released their Mother Ruin EP. Summer Kiss Records added the boys rendition of Be Sweet to their Afghan Whigs tribute record and their recent video, The Polka, was shot in collaboration with the legendary zombie film director George A. Romero.

Some Velvet Morning

You Say You Want A Revolution… Look no further and read on.

Some Velvet Morning's new single 'How To Start A Revolution' is on the international trailer for 'Kickass', the new Matthew Vaughn Hollywood blockbuster. Their distorted basslines and pounding beats have woken up audiences around the World offering them a sound to believe in again - "You won't fool the children of the Revolution!"

New Riot

New Riot are the ultimate party starters. Their unparalleled energetic live performances and original, catchy melodies have already excited the UK and european crowds and now they've set their sights on world ska/pop punk domination!

New Riot recently self released their debut album 'Riot.Sleep.Repeat' 14 catchy bad ass in your face party punk tracks!. Let's get this Riot started! http://www.myspace.com/newriotuk

4.5/5"Genuinely the best ska-punk band the UK has produced in years." RockLifeStyle - Liam Thompson

She's A Boy

Born with guitars in their hands and drums at their feet these magnifique musketeers, Aleksander, Cyril, Romuald and Stefan, all met one cold spring evening in 2008 in a seedy Parisian club. They all teased the same flirtatious and absolutely gorgeous girl, only to discover that she was a boy! So, after hours of heavy drinking, laughter and taking cheap shots at each other, they toast to what they found they have in common (Gils, Charlie Chaplin, Ghandi) became friends, decided to form a band... and "She's a Boy" was born.

Ryan Sheridan

Ryan Sheridan is an up and coming singer song writer from Monaghan in Ireland.

His songs come from a personal prespective.His lyrics draw you in and have the ability to access memories and thoughts in the minds of the eager listeners.

The Judges

Vince Power

Vince is one of Europe's most well known and respected music promoters. Vince rose to fame with the Mean Fiddler group of live music venues, which he started in Harlesden, northwest London, in 1982. It rapidly expanded to take over bars and nightclubs across the capital, including the Astoria, the Garage and the Jazz Café.

In 1989, he turned his attention to festivals, reviving the Reading festival, launching new events such as Homelands and Creamfields in the late 1990s and taking a stake in the Glastonbury festival in 2002.

He sold his share of the Mean Fiddler empire, which was floated on the stock exchange in 2001, five years ago and set up VPMG, which runs the Benicassim festival in Spain (FIB) as well as bars and clubs in London.

Power also stages the Hop Farm festival in Kent, which starts on July 2 / 3rd and will feature Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Mumford and Sons and Laura Marling amongst others.

Mike Walsh

Mike has 20 years of experience in both the radio and music. After a stint at college radio in both the US and the UK Mike joined the Promotions Department at Parlophone Records where he worked with the likes of Radiohead, Coldplay and Blur.

In his most recent role as Xfm Network Head of Music some of the initiatives he launched include; the Xfm New Music Award, Xfm’s emerging new talent network Xfm Uploaded, The Xfm Residency (recent Xfm Residents include Gorillaz, Kings of Leon and the Foo Fighters) and he did the pioneering deal with The Charlatans to give their album away for free through Xfm.

As Century FM Head of Music (2001 to 2005) Mike was part of the team that took the UK AC network to its highest ever RAJAR results and profit. Mike was responsible for launching Century’s "Intimate & Exclusive" series of listener gigs and the Number One selling “Hairbrush Divas” compilation album series.

A Sony Radio Awards judge, Mike has also been nominated for Music Week's Radio Programmer of the Year, is on the Brits’ Critics Choice and Live panels as well as the BBC Sound Of panel.

William McGillivray

Will McGillivray is Music Programming Manager for MTV UK and Ireland. It is his responsibility to guide and implement the music policy, playlist, strategy and all music programmed content across MTV UKs netowork of channels, including MTV Base, Hits, Rocks, Dance, VH1 and Classic, as well as various music stunts, themes and initiatives across MTV UK and Viva. Recently, he played a key role in the selection process of MTVs successful "Brand New: 10 For '10" project and was responsible for its strategic implementation across all MTV channels, providing early, significant network support for new artists including Tinie Tempah, Marina and the Diamonds, Drake, Ellie Goulding, Owl City, The Drums and Ke$ha. Previous to his current role, he was New Music Editor for MTV for several years. Previous to that he was Channel Manager for MTV2. Will is also one of the founding memebrs of the successful club night / label collective Adventures Close To Home and continues to DJ regularly in London and around the world.

Sebastian Clayton

Sebastian Clayton has run and created websites and marketing for over 30 bands, growing their audience, sales and awareness for some of the biggest names in the industry such as U2, David Gray, Bob Marley, PJ Harvey, Black Eyed Peas, Eminem and Beck.

Sebastian has a vast experience in growing and monetizing music focused and entertainment sites as well as helping global brands like Blackberry use music to reach out to new audiences.

David Court

David co-founded SupaJam with Nick Stillwell to create a rebellious, disruptive company with a mission to help great new bands reach passionate audiences

Last year's FAST TRACK TO FIB 2009 launched the Paris Riots onto the Benicassim crowd whose awesome performance has lead to them being invited back to play the main stage this year.

This year sees Supajam expand into the US as well as launching a brand new contest in September with a global media company.