Posted 18 hours ago18 hr GROUPSViva España!After two stops in the Netherlands, it's time to move just over 900 miles south-west to Barcelona, in Spain, for Boot Camp: Part One. Shawn Mendes is already donning his Barcelona FC top (which may or may not also carry a hint to a future themed round on our European Adventure). With the backdrop of the Sagrada Familia it's time for the remaining ten groups to really flex their creative muscles because the theme for Boot Camp: Part One is They Should've Been Singles. Only nine groups will make it to Boot Camp: Part Two and the next location and venue, but for now let's welcome the groups back who are once again hoping to impress you, the voting BuzzJack public!How it works:Once you have listened to all of the groups perform you should post a ranking of each of the performances. You can rank them from best to worst (making clear which is your favourite down to least favourite), or use the template below:01 (favourite)020304050607080910 (least favourite)For those voting who have entered one of the groups into the competition, you should rank all ten performances in your own category (however it's encouraged that you vote in all categories), and when scores are totalled your entry will be removed from your list to retain anonymity in the competition.As always, even if you are not competing in The Pop Factor you can vote too!When voting closes, the nine groups with the highest scores will proceed to the next round while ONE group will be eliminated from the competition and will not be going through.However, the competition doesn't end there. Any artists eliminated from the competition - until stated - will be eligible to compete for the chance to return and claim The Gamu Nhengu Gold Card.Voting will close on Monday 5 October 2026, 17:59 BSTSo, without further ado, it's time to put the groups through their paces at BOOT CAMP...01020304050607080910Standard list of entries:New Order - Love VigilantesM83 - Lower Your Eyelids to Die With the SunFontaines D.C. - Sundowneriamamiwhoami - shadowshowUltravox - Accent on YouthBananarama - Bad For MeDepeche Mode - PhotographicSade - PearlsTexas - Like Lovers (Holding On)Years & Years - TiesSpotify playlist coming soon!IMPORTANT: Texas' song for Boot Camp: Part One - Like Lovers (Holding On) - is not available on Spotify.Please ensure you listen to this song via the YouTube link above.This week, awardinary will be hosting a listen-through session for Boot Camp: Part One in Barcelona on Thursday 1 October at 19:00 BST. More information will be shared before the session begins, but if you'd like the opportunity to listen to all of the performances with others please feel free.
17 hours ago17 hr Ooh a rare Fontaines song that doesn’t have Grian lead vocals but a great pick nevertheless 🥰
17 hours ago17 hr oh my god a Before The Dawn Heals Us pick and the conclusion to it as well we are not worthy
17 hours ago17 hr I remember loving Ties when i was obsessed with the album 🥰. I don't know any of the other songs!
17 hours ago17 hr Oh I really like that Fontaines song for a change but I don't think I recognise many of the others. I'm surprised I've never heard that Texas song before, looking forward to hearing it!
17 hours ago17 hr 8 minutes ago, Addy! said:Love that Venga Boys song choice Skinnydippin’ would have walked them through the round
17 hours ago17 hr 2 minutes ago, gooddelta said:Skinnydippin’ would have walked them through the round Yeap.And then follow up with Rocket To Uranus for next round!!!
17 hours ago17 hr 21 minutes ago, Addy! said:Yeap.And then follow up with Rocket To Uranus for next round!!!Damn 😩 almost like you’d planned it out, poor thing!
17 hours ago17 hr 3 minutes ago, RobBot said:Damn 😩 almost like you’d planned it out, poor thing!Not my loss though… you’re all missing out on the fun now. The game just got a little less fabulous without them 💅
16 hours ago16 hr 4 minutes ago, Bror said:Addy really trying this again after fooling absolutely no one last time xxIt's been a Cruel Summer back in 1999!!!
15 hours ago15 hr 10 minutes ago, ElectroBoy said:Just noticed the M83 track is nearly 10 minutes long 🤣Isn't it fantastic 😍
15 hours ago15 hr 1 minute ago, Iz様 🌟 said:Isn't it fantastic 😍idk I gave each video a brief 30 second play 🤣I didn't commit - that's the job for tomorrow!
14 hours ago14 hr I’m sorry but people sending songs over 5/6 minutes long really test my patience.I’ve only just about recovered from that hideously long noise from the old man last series
7 hours ago7 hr FAVEDepeche Mode - PhotographicSade - Pearlsiamamiwhoami - shadowshowTexas - Like Lovers (Holding On)M83 - Lower Your Eyelids to Die With the SunYears & Years - TiesNew Order - Love VigilantesUltravox - Accent on YouthFontaines D.C. - SundownerBananarama - Bad For MeLEAST FAVE
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