Victorious Festival have announced the finalists for the 'Road to Victorious' competition

Road to Victorious Festival voting is now open - and you can win tickets to the festival by voting!

The competition gives one artist in Portsmouth an opportunity to perform at festivals around the UK and a whole lot more.

A panel of festival experts have shortlisted Arcade Hearts, Bella Estelle, Crystal Tides, Fast Trains, and Rose's Diary, who now face a public vote for their chance to win.

The band with the most votes will be provided with a series of exciting experiences to help them on their music journey, beginning with recording a single, video session and leading up to a string of festival slots. Starting in Oxfordshire at Truck Festival, then on to Sheffield for Tramlines! The following weekend takes in Kendal Calling and will finish with a grand finale at Victorious Festival.

The chosen band will hit the road in a 16-berth sleeper bus, complete with a full crew including a tour manager, front-of-house sound, stage manager and documentary filmmaker/photographer. There will even be pre-gig rehearsal time courtesy of Casemates Studios in Portsmouth!

Finally, the chosen band will be given the opportunity to discuss and develop future band plans during one-to-one sessions with industry experts Dave Cronen (Trust Management – Johnny Marr/Beastie Boys/We Are Scientists/ The Bug Club) and Tristan Ivemy (Record Producer, Mixer, Composer – Lottery Winners/Frank Turner/The Holloways)

Voting has now opened and if you vote you could be winning tickets to Victorious Festival 2023! Voting closes on Thursday 6th April.

Vote for Arcade Hearts, Bella Estelle, Crystal Tides, Fast Trains, or Rose's Diary to win this ultimate band experience here.

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