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Local bands on the Big Screen

Now, there’s a chance to get that film seen by hundreds of passing Mancunians as the BBC Big Screen in Exchange Square launches BBC Manchester Introducing on the Big Screen, which will feature promos from the best of Greater Manchester’s new musicians – and you can get involved.

We're looking for videos from unsigned acts to play on the screen – any genre will be considered but there are a few guidelines worth bearing in mind.

First, remember it is a public screen, so your promo needs to be acceptable for a family audience – so that’s no nudity, bad language, violent images and the like.

Also, it needs to be an actual promo film – live footage can be included in the video but shouldn't be the only thing on offer. We don't expect a big budget production, but the video is there to entertain the public passing by, so needs to have something worth watching in it.

For full details of what we expect and to be considered for a place on the Big Screen, all you need to do is print out the form below, have a read, then fill it in and return it to the following address with a mini-DV or DVD of your video:

BBC Introducing on the Big Screen
c/o Chris Long
BBC Manchester,
RmG100,
New Broadcasting House,
Oxford Road,
Manchester,
M60 1SJ

And if you haven't already done so, stick in a copy of your music on CD and the following form filled in, so we can play you on the show and feature you on the website too.