CALLING ORIGINAL ESSEX ARTISTS
Original Sounds
Original Sounds
Live @ View
A new daytime platform for Essex artists with original songs, local stories and something real to share.
Original music only
Daytime sessions
Rayleigh / Wickford
We’re shaping a new daytime home for Essex artists with original music, local stories and something real to share.
A stage with a difference
Original Sounds Live @ View turns a corner of our garden centre into a warm, relaxed daytime live space for original local talent. Customers can browse, shop, eat, stay a little longer and discover new music as part of their visit.
There’s no confirmed launch date yet. This first stage is about finding the right artists, building interest and seeing who wants to help bring the idea to life.
Original songs only
No covers
No backing tracks
Family-friendly
FOR ORIGINAL ARTISTS
What’s in it for you?
We want this to feel useful for artists, not just nice for View. The aim is to give local original musicians a fresh place to be seen, heard and shared.
A real feature spot
Perform in a distinctive View setting with a simple professional sound setup for vocals and acoustic instruments.
- Warm daytime atmosphere
- Garden-centre setting, not a typical venue
Get introduced locally
We can introduce selected artists across View’s social channels and tag your artist pages where suitable.
- Useful local visibility
- Great for new and growing acts
Create strong content
Use the session as a chance to capture photos, short clips and behind-the-scenes content for your own channels.
- Fresh performance footage
- Livestream potential where agreed
Reach a different crowd
Share your original sound with people who may not normally discover you through venues, pubs or scrolling alone.
- Family-friendly daytime audience
- Chance to build local recognition
No venue-hire charge. This is an expression-of-interest stage for an unpaid collaborative promo opportunity while we test the idea and build the first shortlist.
EASY TO START
How it works
No dates are being announced yet. This page simply helps us find the right original artists, listen to their work and shape the first pilot properly.
01
Share your sound
Send your artist details, main profile and one clear link to original music or a live clip.
02
We listen properly
We look at the style, originality, setup and whether the sound fits a daytime View audience.
03
We contact good fits
If it feels right, we’ll get in touch to talk about the space, practical setup and possible pilot format.
04
Nothing is confirmed yet
Dates, set lists and full performer terms only come later if both sides want to move forward.
For: singer-songwriters · acoustic solo artists · original duos · independent Essex talent
Put your name forward
No confirmed dates yet. Just tell us who you are, share your sound, and we’ll be in touch if there’s a possible fit.
This is the quick interest form. Full performer terms only come later if you are shortlisted.
GOOD TO KNOW
A few quick answers
This is the first step in shaping the idea. We are gathering interest, finding the right original artists and keeping the process simple at this stage.
Is there a confirmed launch date?
Not yet. We’re using this page to find interested original artists first. Once the right artists and setup are in place, we can shape a proper pilot date.
What kind of artists are you looking for?
Original singer-songwriters, acoustic solo artists and simple duos who can perform suitable daytime material in a relaxed public setting.
Can I perform covers?
This concept is for original material only. That keeps the idea clear, distinctive and focused on artists with their own songs to share.
Will View provide equipment?
The plan is to provide a simple professional setup for vocals and acoustic instruments. Anything more specific can be discussed with shortlisted artists.
Is this a paid performance?
The first version is being explored as an unpaid collaborative promo opportunity, with no venue-hire charge for approved artists.
What happens after I register?
We’ll listen to your music and review your details. If it feels like a strong fit, we may contact you to discuss the next steps and full performer terms.
No pressure, no date commitment yet – just put your name forward and let us hear your sound.
Original Sounds
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