Rock To The Top - Heat 1

Heat 1: The Zoup - Calamity Jam - Mystery Liquid - Alma Street

Rock to the Top is Battle of the Bands style event where artists are up against each other in a bid to claim top honors! The competition includes 16 Bands selected from all over Auckland, and will span over 8 weeks with 4 Bands competing each night. The idea is to create an entertaining and involving series for both audience and artists alike.

Each artist has 30mins on stage to deliver a solid and entertaining original set. They will not only be judged by 2 guest judges from with in the Music Industry, they will also have the task of winning your hearts as one of the key judging points is Crowd Reaction.

NOW - This competition isnt all about the bands either! There will be spot prizes, bar tabs to win and challenges for Audience members too, purely for showing your support!!

What are they competing for:
GRAND PRIZE:
- Jester Underground - Rock To The Top 2009 Trophy!
- 7days Recording Session w/ Dave Holmes
(Kerretta, An Emerald City, Decortica, Battle Circus, Inverse Order)
- 2days Pre-Production w/ The Mano
- Release Party organized by Jester Underground with full marketing

+ Spot Prizes, Bar Tabs and Heat Winners will walk away with a little something too.

Dates Are as Follows:
ROUND 1: 16 bands(4 bands per heat)
HEAT 1 March 22nd
HEAT 2 March 29th
HEAT 3 April 05th
HEAT 4 April 12th

ROUND 2: (Quarter Finals) 8bands(4 bands per heat)
HEAT 5 April 19th
HEAT 6 April 26th

SEMI - FINALS (4bands)
Sunday May 03rd

FINALS (2bands PLUS 2wildcard entries from ROUND 2)
Friday MAY 8th

MINT - This competition is going to be off the chain!

ROCK TO THE TOP SPONSORS:
Jester Underground
Venn Productions
The Crib Bar
The Manor
Ventilation Systems NZ Ltd
The Whalingship