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Where to vote online

When the vote is open, head to the . You’ll find the vote at the top of the page. But remember, the page you're currently reading just provides the instructions - it's not the voting page and you cannot cast your vote from here.

1. Get ready to vote

Before you can vote, you need to be signed in with your ´óÏó´«Ã½ account. Even if you know your stuff and have voted online before, you’ll still need to make sure you’re signed in and you may have to provide a little bit more information if you haven’t signed in for a long time.

Already have a ´óÏó´«Ã½ account?

You can sign-in directly from the during the show. Alternatively, you can sign-in any time at .

Don’t have an account?

You can register from the during the show, or any time at .

Top tips:

  • If you sign-in from the you’ll be taken to the sign-in page. Once completed you will be returned to the vote automatically.
  • You only need to register once and you will stay signed in on the device you registered with unless you choose to sign out.

Make sure you’re registered, signed-in and ready in plenty of time before the vote opens - don't miss out on your chance to vote!

2. Vote

When the vote is open, it will appear at the top of the . If you can’t see it, try refreshing the page.

The vote options will be listed in alphabetical order. You can then select your favourite by clicking the small circular button next to each option.

3. Click 'Vote Now'

Once you’ve made your mind up, simply click ‘Vote Now’ and your vote will be submitted. Remember you only get ONE vote so use it wisely!

4. Stay tuned!

The winner of Pitch Battle 2017 will be announced live in the show so keep watching to find out the result!

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

These Terms are correct as of 10th July 2017

The first vote – 15 July 2017

This programme shall include a vote to determine which outfit judge Gareth Malone will wear in the live final on the 22nd July. Viewers will have 2 options to choose from and will only be able to vote once. The vote will open at the end of the show on the 15th July and close on at 7pm on Friday 21st July 2017.

The second vote – 22 July 2017 - The Final

From the six groups in the final, throughout the show the judges will decide which three groups will go through to the A Cappella round. The final three groups will perform their A Cappella song and the judges will decide which two of the three groups will face the public vote to decide the winner of Pitch Battle 2017. The public will then be invited to vote for the winner from these two groups. Once the vote is closed, the group with the highest number of votes will be declared winner of Pitch Battle 2017 and receive a cash prize.

How you can vote on Pitch Battle 2017

Voting will only be available via the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Pitch Battle website ().

Online Vote Only

1. There is no voting via telephone, email, Red Button or by text.

2. Viewers in the UK (including Channel Islands and Isle of Man) will be able to vote online by accessing the following link

3. Viewers who wish to vote online will need to sign in to a ´óÏó´«Ã½ account at . If you do not have a ´óÏó´«Ã½ account, you can register for one for free at . If you have any trouble registering or signing in, you can visit the help pages at . Please check your broadband or mobile contract to check the cost of using data services. Online votes will be limited to one vote per ´óÏó´«Ã½ account. You may have experienced voting more than once however only your first vote will be counted.

4. The online vote will be open during the opening and closing times specified on the programme. The results of the online public vote will be the sole determinate of the winner.
Terms & conditions

5. If you are watching Pitch Battle on ´óÏó´«Ã½ iPlayer, following through a website or any other time shift or, catch up or on demand service you should not vote since the voting will have closed.

6. Voting is only open to individuals as consumers from the UK, and not to any agencies, businesses and/or companies. Please note that ´óÏó´«Ã½ or Tuesday’s Child employees who are in any way connected to the vote, their close relatives or anyone directly connected in any way with the production of the programme is not eligible to vote.

7. The ´óÏó´«Ã½ reserves the right to disqualify votes if it has reasonable grounds to suspect that fraudulent, excessive or suspicious patterns of voting have occurred or if it considers there has been any attempt to rig the voting.

8. All voting will be overseen by an independent verification service.

9. The ´óÏó´«Ã½ reserves the right to cancel or suspend voting at any time. In the event of any such cancellation or suspension, a technical failure or any other malfunction with the vote, the ´óÏó´«Ã½ reserves the right to arrange for the winner to be decided by a contingency arrangement.

10. For purpose of investigating possible online voting irregularities the ´óÏó´«Ã½ may use cookies, log IP addresses or analyse the information from your ´óÏó´«Ã½ account.
Users who vote online are subject to the ´óÏó´«Ã½’s standard Privacy Policy (), Cookies Policy () and Terms of Use ().
The ´óÏó´«Ã½ will not publish this information or provide it to any third party without permission, except where required for enforcement of these terms. Please see the ´óÏó´«Ã½’s Privacy and Cookies Policy for more information at )
The ´óÏó´«Ã½ will use your personal data in accordance with our Privacy and Cookies Policy, which you can read on , and our Terms of Use (which you can read about on ).
For example, we may use your personal data for the purpose of running the vote (including processing refunds or investigating possible voting irregularities) and for the purpose of personalising our services where you have shown interest in a particular show, including voting online ()

11. The ´óÏó´«Ã½, its sub-contractors, subsidiaries and/or agencies cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever for any technical failure or malfunction or any other problem with any telephone network or line, system, server, provider or otherwise which may result in any vote being lost or not properly registered or recorded.

12. The voting in this programme accords with the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s Code of Conduct for Competitions and Voting< >, details of which can be found on the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s Standards and Guidelines website < >.

13. These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Voting FAQs - Online Voting

My ‘VOTE NOW’ button isn’t working?

If you’re trying to vote but the ‘Vote Now’ button has turned grey and you’re having trouble submitting your vote then you might not actually be signed in, even if it appears that you are and you’ve been presented with the vote options. To check if you are signed in, click the ´óÏó´«Ã½ account profile button on the left hand side of the top bar and this should allow you to sign in correctly or alternatively go to . Once you’re signed in, head back to the and continue to cast your vote.

How do I vote online?

In order to cast your vote, you must sign in to your ´óÏó´«Ã½ account which you can do . If you do not already have a ´óÏó´«Ã½ account you will need to register before you can vote .

Once you have created a ´óÏó´«Ã½ account you are then ready to go. You are advised to sign in to your ´óÏó´«Ã½ account before the vote opens.

During the live show the presenter will let you know when the vote has opened. You will then be able to cast your vote online.




How Can I Register for the Online Vote?

In order to vote on Pitch Battle 2017 you will need to register for a ´óÏó´«Ã½ account at .

It only takes a minute, and it'll give you more ways to get the best out of the ´óÏó´«Ã½ but make sure you allow time to do this before the vote opens as you don't have long to vote!

What if I can't remember the password to my ´óÏó´«Ã½ account?

If you can't remember your password, you'll need to reset it. You can find out how to do that here /usingthebbc/account/how-do-i-change-my-password/.

Why is the online vote not displaying properly?

If the vote is not displaying correctly on your device then please try refreshing the page or using a different browser.

If you are using an ad-blocker then this may inhibit your ability to cast your vote. If you disable the blocker and refresh the page then you should be able to cast your vote.

What information do I need to give?

This depends on your age. We ask everyone to provide us with your date of birth, gender and a secure password.

For anyone aged 13 and over, we ask users to provide an email address, and let us know if they would like to receive emails about things they’ll love. Your email address lets you reset your password if you forget it. And it means we can get in touch if we need to tell you about something new, like a change to our terms of use.For anyone under 13 years old, we ask you to provide a username, but no email, so it’s important you remember it (as well as your password), because we won’t be able contact you.

If you are 18 years or older, we ask for your postcode, and if you are under 18, we ask for your hometown.

If you previously used to sign in with a username, you'll need to use your email address from now on if you are over 13.

And if you previously used to sign in with Facebook or Google+, you won't be able to any more. You will need to provide a bit more info before you can sign in, which you can find here /usingthebbc/account/why-cant-i-sign-in-with-social/.

Why are you asking for my age, postcode/hometown or gender?

We use your age, postcode/hometown and gender to give you relevant local info online and in any email newsletters you sign up for. We also use this information to ensure we are making something for everyone, as part of our public service remit.

Some parts of the ´óÏó´«Ã½ are only meant for certain ages. We also need to know how old you are to make sure you can use the parts that are meant for you.

Find out more about how we use your data .

What if I don't want to register now or give additional information?

If you decide not to proceed with registering your ´óÏó´«Ã½ account then unfortunately you will not be able to cast your vote.

Why when I click on sign in am I not taken to the sign in page?

If you click on sign in and you are already signed in to your ´óÏó´«Ã½ account then you will be directed to the ´óÏó´«Ã½ homepage or you will remain on the same page. That means you are ready to cast your vote once it opens here.

How many times can I vote online?

Your ´óÏó´«Ã½ account details can only cast one (1) vote in each episode of Pitch Battle 2017. You may have experienced voting more than once however only your first vote will be counted.

I'm having another problem signing into my account that's not covered here - where can I go for help?

We have a separate page that can answer your questions around signing in to your ´óÏó´«Ã½ account, and also put you in touch with someone if you are unable to find the answer you need. Visit .

I don't have an existing ´óÏó´«Ã½ account, and need to register for one so I can vote, but need help. Where can I go?

We have a separate page that can answer your questions around registering for a new ´óÏó´«Ã½ account, and also put you in touch with someone if you are unable to find the answer you need. Visit .

If you have not used your account in a while and have forgotten your password you will need to click on the 'forgotten password' link before the show to allow enough time for a new password to be sent through. This will only be possible if you provided a valid email address when registering.

What exactly is a ´óÏó´«Ã½ account?

If you have any questions about your ´óÏó´«Ã½ account you can find some FAQs which might help.

Why are you asking if I want email updates about more things I’ll love?

You can decide if you want to receive occasional emails to tell you about ´óÏó´«Ã½ programmes and services or not. It's completely up to you. We may personalise them based on your location and how you use the ´óÏó´«Ã½ online site, to help you get the most from the ´óÏó´«Ã½. Find out more about the emails . You can also unsubscribe at any time.

Who can I contact if I have a problem with creating my ´óÏó´«Ã½ account or have issues with signing in?

Click here for the ´óÏó´«Ã½ account help pages, this has an FAQ section which may help.

If you are still having issues after going through the above link for help, then you should contact membership@bbc.co.uk.

If you have not used your account in a while and have forgotten your password you will need to click on the ‘forgotten password’ link ahead of the show to allow enough time for a new password to be sent through. This will only be possible if you provided a valid email address when registering.

I am having problems voting online, what can I do?

If you're having trouble voting online, you could try any of the following:

  • Keep refreshing the page
  • Clear your cookies and browser history
  • Update your browser version
  • Try a different browser
  • Update your device's operating system
  • Try a different device if you have one, such as your tablet, mobile or laptop

Is there a cost to vote online?

No, you will not be charged to vote online by visiting during the live show. Please check your broadband or mobile contract to check the cost of using data services.

Can I vote using my smart phone or tablet?

You can vote using your mobile phone, tablet or your home computer. Online votes on different devices using the same ´óÏó´«Ã½ account details will count towards the maximum number of votes per account.

Is the vote being independently verified?

Yes.

Who can I contact if I need assistance / have further questions?

´óÏó´«Ã½ Helpline: 0370 010 0222 (standard geographic charges from landlines and mobiles will apply)

Can I vote via social networking?

No, you can only vote on the website .