Parliament’s largest competitions, Rock the House and Film the House, founded by Mike Weatherley, the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade is being launched today, Tuesday, November 19 at a reception on the Terrace of the House of Commons.
Speeches will be given by the Rt Hon Speaker Bercow, Lord Puttnam and competition founder, Mike Weatherley MP.
Among the guests will be musicians and Patrons Brian May (Queen), Mark Hoppus (Blink 182), Rick Wakeman (Yes), Tay Jardine (We Are The In Crowd), Adam Perry (Bloodhound Gang) and Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake).
Rock the House and Film the House are designed to raise awareness of the importance of protecting intellectual property rights among legislators and the general public. Musicians and film makers enter their original material to their MP, who ultimately nominates one entrant per competition category. A panel of industry executives presides over choosing the finalists and winners, who go on to have their pieces played in Parliament and win an array of prizes, from equipment, festival slots, exposure, recording sessions, radio and TV airplay and more.
Rt Hon David Cameron MP, Prime Minister, said: “The creative industries are a crucial part of the British economy so it’s great to see a Parliamentary initiative on the very serious issue of protecting British Intellectual Property rights. Rock the House and Film the House gives film makers and musicians a fun and unconventional vehicle through which they can engage with their MPs.”
Mike added: “Every year the competition gets bigger and better and my thanks go to our Patrons, Sponsors, Judges, the entrants, the MPs who take part and the loyal team who have run the project since its inception in 2010. If you’re a musician or a film maker, make sure you take part in the 2014 competition!”
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