TWELVE musicians are battling it out to be named the best busker in Sussex.

The strummers, singers, pluckers and players are in with a chance of landing a day at a leading studio to turn their streetwise serenades into radio-worthy recordings.

The Argus has filmed the hopefuls during the past few weeks and we are now handing over the final decision to you the reader. The voting process opens today and gives you the opportunity to pick your top tune and uncover a local talent.

The Yellow Fish Music Group, based in Margaret Street, Brighton, has offered a day in its studio with the use of experienced engineers to bring the winner’s sound to life.

Dan Crook, of Yellow Fish, said: “They get our time to bring their visions to life.

“The recording itself will be radio-ready as it were so it provides everything they need in a demanding market.

“It’s important to have a good quality recording of oneself – it’s easy to get lost otherwise.”

The ten-hour day will see the winner come away with a CD recording at the end.

He said: “It’s important for everybody to be able to have the opportunity to represent themselves in this way.

“It’s not an elite thing, everybody should have the right.

“It means a lot to provide the service to someone who might not normally be able to afford it.”

The studio has seen artists as diverse as Roger Daltry, Chris De Burgh, Arthur Brown and Rob Lord through the door.

Mr Crook added: “We get a wide variety of people coming in – everything from busker-style singer-songwriters all the way up to big rock bands and classical musicians.

“Buskers represent something great because it shows people still care and are passionate about music.

“It’s great to show the industry is still thriving in that sense.”

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