Over 22,000 artists from around the world entered Vans' new Musicians Wanted program this year, which they describe as "an inclusive global platform that enables creative self-expression through music and provides a direct path for undiscovered artists to step into the limelight and gain global exposure." Today, Wednesday, December 9, 15 finalists will perform virtually, with all-star judges J.I.D, Bohan Phoenix, Nilüfer Yanya and Anderson .Paak awarding the #1 spot and 5 finalists, who will take home prizes including money, Vans & Fender products, and an opening slot for Anderson .Paak at House of Vans (pending COVID-19 circumstances). You can tune in, too; find more information about the finalists below, and watch on Vans.com.
THE FINALISTS:
From the Americas region, streaming at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT: 28-year old rapper and producer Charlee Parker Philadelphia rock trio Total Rubbish Los Angeles-based hip-hop artists Bando Argentinian electro-pop group Lucia Tacchetti Canadian hip-hop artist $tik.
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From the European region, streaming at 9 PM GMT: rapper and producer JoeJas 19-year old British-Italian singer Nikaa Verona, Italy pop-rock quartet Duck Baleno grunge rock musician YGGL British-Polish multi-instrumentalist and performer Nat.
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From the Asia-Pacific region, streaming at 8 PM HKT: Seoul experimental rock group Num Num Singapore rock band Ultra-Mega Cat Attack Seoul DJ and producer H4RDY Chinese underground hip-hop artists 龍胆紫PurpleSoul Tokyo alternative rock-duo Niko Niko Tan Tan.