The Danish trio, Mew have confirmed their plans to pay it forward to local U.S. bands on their upcoming tour. Throughout Mew’s touring career in the states, the band has been given numerous & critical opportunities to open for some of the biggest names in music. And now it’s their chance to do the same for one lucky band in each of the 8 selected markets on their Fall 2009 tour.

Mew will be giving local bands in 8 different markets on their upcoming headlining tour this fall (see asterisked dates after the jump) an opportunity to submit themselves to be chosen as direct support for Mew. Mew & Columbia Records have teamed up with Absolute Punk to host, “Open for Mew,” in the following markets: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, Portland, & New York City.

To enter to win in any of the cities go HERE & select your city & follow the link.

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Tour Dates:

11.30 Philadelphia, PA Trocadero *
12.01 Washington, DC Constitution Hall w/ The Pixies
12.02 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club *
12.04 New York, NY Webster Hall *
12.05 Montreal, QC Carbaret Du Musee
12.06 Toronto, ON Mod Club
12.07 Chicago, IL Metro *
12.10 Seattle, WA Neumos Crystal Ball Room *
12.11 Vancouver, BC Venue
12.12 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre *
12.13 San Francisco, CA Mezzanine *
12.14 Los Angeles, CA Henry Fonda*

* Denotes Local Band Contest Market