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British Blues Baton Goes to The Achievers at the 6th UK Blues Challenge
Following on from previous winners Kaz Hawkins and Kyla Brox, the winners of the 6th UK Blues Challenge on Saturday night would certainly have fine boots to fill. Four top bands all did their ‘thing’ at the Challenge representing the breadth of blues in all its glory, and it was The Achievers that came out top with their gospel roots flair and originality.

Interesting songs, great vocals and harmonies, a tight varied sound and their own take on percussion, The Achievers, from Gloucestershire, take blues off in new directions while still holding to its roots. They will be off to represent the UK in the European Blues Challenge in the Netherlands and the International Blues Challenge in Memphis next year.

In a packed room at the Bluefunk Rhythm & Blues Club, Poynton, Lancashire, under the guidance of club supremo Garry White, The Achievers were up against three other bands who had all been selected through a process involving some 700 people involved in blues in the UK. Crossfire Blues Band featuring Alice Armstrong and Marcus Praestgaard-Stevens, rockers Little Triggers from Liverpool and The Connor Selby Band.

The competition was fierce as all brought carefully crafted short sets to meet the demands of the occasion but it was the charm and flair of The Achievers that won the day. As front man Steve Ferbrache says, “What a night! Everyone was fantastic, the crowd roared, and it’s such a thrill to now be representing the UK, and that hasn’t quite sunk in yet.”

“The UK Blues Federation will soon be starting a crowd funding campaign to help The Achievers raise money for their trips to Holland and Memphis which we hope you will all support. The UKBF will be donating £2,000 directly to the campaign,” said UKBF Chair Ashwyn Smyth.

For more information on our winners check out www.theachieversuk.com
 
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