review taken from The Kent Gig Guide - Feb 2008 issue:A talented musician from Folkestone has been chosen to perform at NME’s prestigious awards night, after-show party in Brixton at the end of February. Nic Bennett, 24 is quickly establishing himself as a gifted and up-coming solo performer in the county, resulting in being noticed by ‘Prestige Management’ (managers of ‘McFly’ and ‘Son of Dork’) in the process. Playing passionate indie and folk originals, the young man, who has a music degree, was also spotted by ‘All Saint’s’ producer Nevil Henry, who said this about the artist: “Nic could quite possibly end up being the biggest act I’ve ever worked with”. Nic has been singing and playing guitar since he was 16, and performing in various bands but as a solo artist, played his first gig in August last year. The experimental musician will be playing alongside Wakefield’s popular indie band ’The Cribs’ (DJ Set) at the Brixton Jamm and Nic is excited to say the least. Details about the gig can be found on; www.myspace.com/nicbennett As well as being busy with the NME gig, Nic is currently recording songs with the help of Henry and local producer Dan Lucas at The Manor Studio for the album ‘This is 6th form poetry, not Keates or Yates’, which will be available soon.
