Lincoln-based Dancing Lotus formed in 2007. Described by Radio One as "that acoustic rap thing" on coverage of the local music scene, this seven-piece collective met as students at the University of Lincoln. It wasn't long before the guys were gigging at venues across the historic city, introducing their unique sound to both students and locals alike. After only two months together, Lotus were invited on air by BBC Radio Lincolnshire for a live set. After just a year, the band were pronounced the University of Lincoln's Students' favourite local band. Such incredible recogniition led to the creation of The Pillow Sessions - a once-monthly show hosted by the band at the Mezz Bar, Lincoln. Lotus launched their self-produced debut album 'Live Sessions' in January 2008 with a full performance in front of a packed Mezz Bar audience. Copies of 'Live Sessions' on sale at the event subsequently sold out. The album is currently available to download from ITUNES. Dancing Lotus have won a string of local music competitions including 'BBC Introducing'. - FINALISTS IN JAMIE OLIVERS UNSIGNED BAND COMPETITION in august 2008. The band Then Released their second album 'Last Line Of A Sonnet' in Nov 2008 and again saw a great response back from the fans across the country. The band is also launching 3 self produced videos to support the albums national tour in March 2009. For more info please visit http://www.myspace.com/dancinglotusmusic The band is also working on a 3rd album currently and it would appear that nothing is going to stop the band from getting to where they want to be. Currently working on their seconds album, Dancing Lotus continue to evolve. The band are aiming for nationwide success, securing shows at top venues across the country.
