Date: Saturday 1st August at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Bodega: 101 Ghuznee St, TE ARO
How to register: Bands simply need to register for the upcoming local GBOB Heat through www.gbob.com.
Local bands have been presented with a great opportunity to perform in the World’s largest band competition, the Global Battle of the Bands (GBOB). It’s the first time Wellington bands have been able to compete and it is set to give a huge boost to the local music industry.
The Wellington Heat is one of 50 Heats across New Zealand and Australia. The top two bands in New Zealand will be sent to the Australasian Final in Sydney where they will be rocking out in front of a judging panel of industry professionals. The judges will decide which band is good enough to compete at the World Final in London, and it is here that the US$100,000 prize money will be up for grabs. Wellington City Council really supports local bands, and has been a major supporting partner in bringing the competition to Wellington.
The Heat will run at Wellington’s iconic rock venue, Bodega. There are loads of great opportunities and prizes for local bands as the competition progresses, and it is a great way to get the band’s name in the public eye. Last year’s Australasian representatives, Powerage, came second in the world, and currently share a stage with ARIA Hall of fame winners, The Angels. They have also recorded a new EP, “Get Ready” which has been highly received by an international audience!
Bands are encouraged to sign up right away for the event on Saturday 1st August. Entries are taken at www.gbob.com up until the day of the Heat. Any questions should be directed towards Ryan from A Red Letter Day (Event Management) on burgessventures1@bigpond.com, or through www.myspace.com/gbobaustralia.
For any spectators, doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $10. It should be a night of high-class entertainment so be sure to support the Wellington music industry at the Global Battle of the Bands!
