Singapore Band Challenge 2008

[Boon-SDF]

Hey Friends,

Registration starts 30th May till 19 June midnight.

We would like this to be one great competition of ALL GENRES...with your participation of course!

In a nutshell...
Great Jazz Bands VS
Great Metal Bands VS
Great Pop bands VS
Great Rock bands VS
Great Punk bands VS
Great Funk bands VS
Great Drums n Bass bands VS
Great RnB Bands VS
Great Blues Bands VS
Great Progressive bands VS
Great Latin Bands VS
Great Acid Jazz bands VS
Great bands with DJ scratch
etc....(keep naming the genres)

Time to shine and believe that by being who you are will make a difference.

KEY ANGLE : Just like every competition, there are prizes of course...but we are also providing-

a) Value adding elements to contestants from Prelims and up- classes on stage presence, grooming, musicianship, advice from professionals every step of the way.

b) Post Value adding elements: bands would be managed for 1 full yr or more and given their shot to realise the dream of being full time gigging musicians!

(MORE to be read in our PRESS RELEASE to be out by 7 June 2008)

Singapore Drumfest

 

[AnnaKnowsYourSecret]

Cool How do we register?

 

[ECK]

Erm, theres a link from Singapore Drumfest to register for it. The green looking thing which says Singapore Band Challenge 2008

 

[panz3rr]

what are the prizes by the way?

 

[wyldeboon]

shit... if panz3rr join then no chance liao

 

[shredrat]

hi guys. I just signed up...Btw i am curious,how do we know when exactly is our auditions? Coz there are various dates. And how many bands will make it into the semis and finals?

 

[Boon-SDF]

Hi Shredrat,

Thanks for signing up.

We will arrange the most suitable audition day and time with you.

Prelims- 12 bands
Semis - 8 bands
Finals - 4 bands

One Finalist special showcase - Aug 2
One Winners' Showcase - Aug 30

Opportunity to play in an international music festival in September.

Thanks.

Boon

 

[shredrat]

Great. I look forward to your arrangements. Thanks!

 

[Joshua]

hi boon,

just checking ah..if my band has 3 members who are 20 this year and 1 member who is 17 this year, we're not eligible to join is it? or are we?


Josh

 

[Boon-SDF]

Pls see Prizes listing on website.

Singapore Drumfest

We are still looking for more genres of music from different bands.
Most entertaining band, pls step up!

Jazz, Rock, Be-Bop, Pop, Punk, Funk, R&B, Metal, Country, Blues, Progressive, Acid Jazz, Grunge, Alternative, Latin, Any Genre etc......let us discover and help develope your band to the MAX.

 

[wylde]

when will we know which day are we gonna have the auditions?
it starts next weekend

 

[Boon-SDF]

Hi Wylde,

least of worries...if you have registered, we'll call you soon.

Thanks.

Boon

 

[weedfan]

Where are the auditions gonna be held anyway?

 

[shredrat]

hi what if we cant make it for the first audits? Can arrangements to be made for another day?

 

[Boon-SDF]

Hi Guys,

Singapore Band Challenge Auditions will be held at US Studios , 442A Joo Chiat Road. -- Welcome to urbanLegend -- a new artitude

We are calling all BANDS by wednesday night!


Just FYI : Drum Challenge ASIA Auditions happen concurrently at same venue....maybe the drummers from the bands can give it a shot as well!

Boon

 

[ECK]

great, the registration date has been extended! wow, mindblowing prizes..!! gonna take part!!

 

[currypuff]

registration date extended till when?

 

[Boon-SDF]

Hi

registration extended till 28th June.

Thanks. Hope to see you and your band register!

 

[Boon-SDF]

Hi Guys,

we are still looking for more genres of music! Of course we already have many great bands that signed up, but we are definitely also looking for more bands that play jazz, blues, big band, funk, acid jazz, latin, drums N bass, Jungle etc.... this will make the challenge more exciting and fun! It would be a competition and almost like a "festival" on its own with huge variety.

to reiterate:
-This is a competition where all genres of music is greatly encouraged
-We are looking for the most entertaining band (2 & up to 7 members)
-prizes of worth $6000 with $1000 CASH up for grabs for the winners
-guaranteed contract of work to be assigned for winning band to earn at least 10K in the next 10 months. (of course terms and conditions apply)
-we are partnering with working professionals in the music industry to provide the bands with mentorship from Quarterfinals to Finals. This will help any band become better.
-More surprises await! stay tuned.

Thanks for your attention.

Building the Singapore music industry with you!

Singapore Band Challenge

 

[Boon-SDF]

Announcements 25 June 2008

Dear Friends,

REGISTER TODAY for Singapore BAND Challenge and also Drum Challenge ASIA! Take up the challenge!

Pls see www.singaporedrumfest.com for the listing of Prizes! over $50,000 worth of prizes...

If you decide to have a walk-in audition, kindly come only on 28th or 29th June, 12 noon onwards. Call 64400032

Venue of Auditions for SBC & DCA :
442 A Joo Chiat Road US Studios (nearer Katong East Coast Rd side)
www.UrbanLegend.com.sg tel: 6 44-000-32

DCA contestants may take part in SBC & vice versa.
*Enquiries for registrations are available when you call 64400032.

Serious Competitions for the Aspiring Musicians begin here...

There is an awesome surprise prize that we can't list as yet.

Stay tuned!