A Bristol hip-hop three-piece originally formed by schoolmates over a decade ago has landed a spot on the Glastonbury line-up after winning the final of the First Pilton Stage Competition. Based in the South West, The Scribes consist of lyricist/producer Ill Literate, rapper Jonny Steele and beatboxer Lacey who said that despite having played many festivals in the past, "Glastonbury really is on another level" and that the news has left them in a state of "incredulous excitement."
Held at ‘The Pilton Working Men’s Club’ in Somerset across two weekends in March, The Pilton Stage is a contest that provides up-and-coming bands and solo artists of any musical genre from all around the UK the chance to compete for a performance slot at Glastonbury as well as the opportunity to meet festival founder, Michael Eavis himself.
The competition saw thousands of applicants whittled to seven heats of seven acts, with the winners going on to one of two finals. Shaun would "thoroughly recommend any band anywhere" taking part. He said: "We felt chuffed just to be selected to be honest, even more so when we saw the level of talent also involved. Groups from Derby, Nottingham, all over the shop, and all were amazing!"
