It’s amazing to know that there are people out there who listen to our music and think ‘I like this band’ and then pick up the phone and spend their money on making our dreams come true. That means so much to us and it’s the nicest feeling in the world. I think I let it show a bit on TV.
I loved it when you got through, I just wanted to climb through the TV and hug you! But, if you could go back and change something, would you?
Nothing to be honest. Everything that happed has played its part and been worthwhile, even when we’ve been really rubbish! When we played badly we went home and were all upset and gutted and when we came back we got stronger and stronger as a result of that bad week and feeling like that.
What advice would you give to next years entrants?
Work really, really hard and that’s it. If you’re a band you need to work really hard, and if you’re a singer songwriter then just be yourself. [FF: Just look cool.] They have it easy, they just play guitar and look cool; when it’s covers week; “Ah, I’ll just download the chords off the internet”, oh it’s acoustic week this week; “oh look, nothing’s changed!” Haha!
Haha, you’re funny, that’s my Quote Of The Week you little scamp! So, finally, why should we vote for Hip Parade to win?
They should vote for us because they want to vote for us. We want to win so much, but it’s the voting public who can decide; so it’s up to them.
Is there anything else you want to say to everyone before the day of reckoning?
Vote Hip Parade! Haha!
Well it’s been great talking to you again Rob,; I wish you the very best of luck for the final and I really hope we can keep in touch; even when you live in a mansion and are living the life of a Rockstar. Take Care.
FemaleFirst - Ruth Harrison
If Hip Parade get your vote then call 09011 21 31 04 and give them the success they deserve.
If you missed Sunday’s show, then check out what we had to say on each of the final five acts here.
Read our interview with Judge Simon Gavin here
Read our interview with Fangs here
Read our interview with SleeperCell here
Read our interview with Scarlet Harlots here
Read our interview with Toby Sebastian here
Read our interview with Tommy Reilly here
Read our very first interview with Hip Parade here
Calls cost 25p from a BT landline. Calls from other networks may vary and from mobiles will cost considerably more. Details and Terms at http://orangeunsignedact.co.uk/vote_terms. Voting closes on 25th January after the show is over.