About
Each year, the UKBlues Federation organises the UKBlues Challenge to choose a band or artist to represent the UK at the annual International Blues Challenge organised by the Blues Foundation and at the annual European Blues Challenge organised by the European Blues Union.
In just a few years the UKBlues Challenge has become a major event in the UK blues calendar and enjoys a stature that is growing exponentially. In keeping with our ethos of being a pan-UK organisation, the Challenge location moves around the UK.
Background
Click here for al the background details of the challenge process, how contestants are chosen, the selection criteria and what opportunities are offered to the winners.
Please note these archives are being enhanced over time. If any reader has memorabilia they would be willing to share (particularly photos) please email alan@earlyblues.com
UK Blues Challenge Archives
Here are the archives of all previous UK Blues Chalenges …
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6th UK Blues Challenge – 14th September 2019 Bluefunk Rhythm & Blues Club, Poynton, Cheshire Contestants: The Achievers / Crossfire Blues Band / Connor Selby / Little Triggers |
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5th UK Blues Challenge – 8th September 2018 Worthing Pier’s Southern Pavilion, Worthing, West Sussex Contestants: Greg Coulson Band / Catfish / Kyla Brox Band / Tom C Walker Band / Carl North & The Lonely Hearts |
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4th UK Blues Challenge – 10th September 2017 The Cavern Club, Liverpool Contestants: Elles Bailey / Rainbreakers / Robert J Hunter Band / LaVendore Rogue / Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion |
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3rd UK Blues Challenge – 12th November 2016 The Robin 2 RnB Club, Bilston, Wolverhampton Contestants: Dove & Bowevil / Kaz Hawkins / Rebecca Downes / Wille & The Bandits |
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2nd UK Blues Challenge – 24th October 2015 Boom Boom Club, Sutton, Surrey Contestants: Brothers Groove / Katie Bradley Band / Malaya Blue / Red Butler |
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1st UK Blues Challenge – 11th December 2014 Boom Boom Club, Sutton, Surrey Contestants: Henry’s Funeral Shoe / Red Butler / Laurence Jones |
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