Orange unsignedAct

Series 1

Series Summary Orange unsignedAct

Alex Zane hosts the second series of the search for the best unsigned music act in the UK. At stake is a huge record contract with Universal Music. This year Lauren Laverne joins the panel alongside Alex James and the man who signed Duffy, Simon Gavin.

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Episodes (15)

  • Episode 1 Orange unsignedAct

    Kelly Osbourne is the guest judge in the first show as bands who write and perform their own music are joined at the auditions in London by…

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  • Episode 2 Orange unsignedAct

    Beyoncé and Shakira's songwriter Amanda Ghost joins the panel as this week's guest judge and has some harsh words of advice for the acts…

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  • Episode 3 Orange unsignedAct

    The search for the UK's best unsigned bands and singer songwriters enters its third week, and another group of hopefuls see their dreams…

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  • Episode 4 Orange unsignedAct

    The final regional auditions take place, with grime artist Lethal Bizzle joining Lauren Laverne, Alex James and Simon Gavin on the judging…

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  • Episode 5 Orange unsignedAct

    The successful acts from the auditions are all recalled to London where the tough talking panel decide who should go on tour.

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  • Episode 6 Orange unsignedAct

    The tour gets underway as the final ten acts hit the road. The first stop is Birmingham, where they're supporting Scouting for Girls.

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  • Episode 7 Orange unsignedAct

    The search for the UK's best unsigned bands and singer songwriters enters its seventh week, as yet more hopefuls see their dreams crushed…

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  • Episode 8 Orange unsignedAct

    The search for the UK's best unsigned real music continues as the acts reach Manchester for the third leg of their national tour. The…

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  • Episode 9 Orange unsignedAct

    On the final leg of the national tour the bands and singer-songwriters attempt to secure their place at the live finals. The decision rests…

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  • Episode 10 Orange unsignedAct

    In the first of the live semi-finals, the public can vote to decide which act eliminated by the judges should stay in the competition. Five…

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  • Episode 11 Orange unsignedAct

    Alex Zane reveals who's through to the semi final.

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  • Episode 12 Orange unsignedAct

    The live semi-finals take place in London as the remaining five acts battle it out for the public vote and a place in the final. The…

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  • Episode 13 Orange unsignedAct

    Alex Zane reveals who's through to next week's live final.

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  • Episode 14 Orange unsignedAct

    The three acts left in the competition play their own songs for the viewers vote. Jo Whiley rejoins the panel.

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  • Episode 15 Orange unsignedAct

    Alex Zane reveals the results of the viewer vote. One act will win a 60,000 cash advance and record contract with Universal. Lily Allen is…

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