Open Mic 2010 is the X-factor of indie singer-songwriter talent. A panel of judges sit through the biggest open mic of aspiring rappers, guitarists, et al, separating the wheat from the chaff to find tomorrow’s rising stars. Naturally, one of Brighton’s own Ben Faux has made it to the final, and will be competing with others to become the regional winner, ‘thrusted’ into the limelight with a nationwide tour and press opportunities galore. Fingers crossed, Ben, this could all be the start of something beautiful.