goNORTH are pleased to announce the introduction of the Local Heroes Stage to goNORTH 2012. Delivered in partnership with Netsounds Unsigned and Inverness GiGs, the showcase will boast a diverse selection of locally based artists.

Taking place at The Exchange on Wednesday 6 June, the programme will feature James Mackenzie, ROADWAY, Naked Red and He Slept On 57.

“The Local Heroes Stage will shine a spotlight on the diverse array talent that is emerging through the Inverness music scene”, said Netsounds Unsigned co-founder Jamie Macdonald. “We are delighted to be staging this showcase in association with goNORTH and we hope it will further illuminate our local heroes.”

“InvernessGiGs are pleased to be working with Netsounds Unsigned to bring the Local Heroes Stage to goNORTH 2012”, added InvernessGiGs Founder and Editor, Chris Lemon. “We hope the platform will help bang the drum for the massive amount of local talent that the area has to offer”.

We are also delighted to announce that Elgin band CLEAVERS have been selected by our partners to participate in this year’s Excite Exchange Project.

This year’s exchange will see CLEAVERS represent goNORTH at SPOT Festival in Denmark, PLAY Festival in Belgium and Freeze Festival in the Netherlands; the partnership will also bring three of the most exciting new prospects in Europe to goNORTH 2012, Nelson Can, Pioneers of Love and Polaroid Fiction.

CLEAVERS are an explosive garage-punk trio based in Elgin. Formed in 2011, they have recently garnered praise from a host of influential voices including Vic Galloway, Ally McCrae, Jim Gellatly and Marion Scott. Embracing a fierce DIY ethic, they mix elements of Black Flag, Fugazi and Jay Reatard resulting in a blisteringly original take on the genre.

Source: goNORTH