The winner of PUMA’s search for Manchester’s most promising alternative music act is hotly tipped Bye Bye Johnny. Already having a strong local following, this young band on the up will take to the stage alongside Pete and The Pirates at the PUMA Manchester gig at Moho Live on 14th May 09. Also featuring at the gig are runners-up Disco Nasties. Bye Bye Johnny will win a host of other prizes from PUMA to kickstart their career over the next 12 months. This includes a year’s consultancy with leading music industry professional, Ewan Grant, who has 20 years’ experience, including involvement in the management of Feeder and many other worthy credentials at Universal Music and Ministry Of Sound.

The winning band Bye Bye Johnny

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PUMA will also whisk the band into a professional studio to record two tracks that’ll be released digitally and supported with a strategic promotional campaign, including a PUMA photo shoot and six-date UK live tour.

Commenting on what winning PUMA Manchester means to them, Bye Bye Jonny guitarist Dean Hulse says, “We’re all buzzing about winning. It’s good to be recognised by someone like Ewan Grant with his experience in the music business and we’re looking forward to recording some more songs, getting something released and playing a tour across the UK. Cheers PUMA!”

Bye Bye Johnny and Disco Nasties support Pete and The Pirates on 14th May at Moho Live in Manchester.