YAMAHA Asian Beat 2006

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YAMAHA ASIAN BEAT BAND COMPETITION 2006

STAND A CHANCE TO REPRESENT SINGAPORE IN THE ASIA GRAND FINALS IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA.

PICK UP AN ENTRY FORM TODAY!!!
ENTRY FORMS ALSO AVAILABLE IN JUICE MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2006 ISSUE, SO LOOK OUT FOR IT

CONTEST DATES

HEATS
23 September 2006 (De Dynasty Pavilion, Far East Square) 10AM - 10PM

SEMI FINALS
04 November 2006 (Tampines Mall, Open Plaza Level 4) **3PM - 10PM

FINALS
25 November 2006 (Plaza Singapura, Front Plaza) **6PM -10PM
Special Guest Bands to Perform on Stage...Watch this space soon!!!

**TIME SUBJECTED TO CHANGES

WHERE TO GET ENTRY FORM?
1. Yamaha Plaza Singapura (Combo Shop)
2. Yamaha Tampines Mall
3. Yamaha Thomson Plaza
4. Yamaha Sun Plaza
5. Juice Magazine September 2006 Issue
6. Focal Pro Audio Solutions Website: www.focalproaudio.com
7. Tampines Mall Customer Service Counter
8. Buzz Kiosk outside Tampines Mall
9. Boon Musical Centre (Upper Serangoon Road)
10.ANP Studios (Tampines)
11.BMC Wee Lee (Aljunied)
12.Four Tones Music
13.Tiet Studios
14.Luther Music
15.Beat Merchants
16.Backbeat Studios

REGISTRATION PERIOD
20 August 2006 - 20 September 2006

REGISTRATION FEES
S$40 /-
You are required to submit at least one photo of your band
Registration ONLY at Yamaha Plaza Singapura Combo Shop

Yamaha Plaza Singapura (Combo Shop)
Address: 68 Orchard Road #06-01
Plaza Singapura Singapore 238839
Mon - Fri: 12pm - 9pm
Sat - Sun: 10am - 9pm
PH: 12pm - 9pm
Tel: 6332 0140/42
Fax: 63363787

REGISTER TODAY!!!
Early Bird will receive:
1. S$60 Recording Voucher from Focal Pro Audio Solutions
visit www.focalproaudio.com

2. One Tornado Backpack with premiums from Tornado (To be collected on Heats day)

ATTENTION!!
ALL GIRL BANDS
Any Band having all female members will be eligible to one automatic spot to the Semi Finals. This selection is solely left to the discretion of the organizers and judges as they deem fit.

UNDER 16 BANDS
Any Band having all members below the age of 16 will be eligible to one automatic spot to the Semi Finals. This selection is solely left to the discretion of the organizers and judges as they deem fit.

GRAND PRIX AWARD
S$11'000 Worth of cah & prizes: S$1'500 Cash + S$3'000 Yamaha Voucher + S$500 Worth of products from Electro Harmonix + Studio Recording Time with Focal Pro Audio Solutions Worth S$600 + 1 Year Supply of Guitar Strings For 2 Guitarists From D'Addario + Expenses Paid to Asia Grand Finals in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Worth S$6'000.

DISTINGUISHED AWARD
S$2'500 Worth of cash & prizes: S$1'000 Cash + S$1'500 Yamaha Voucher + 1 Year Supply of Guitar Strings For 2 Guitarists From D'Addario.

ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD
S$1'000 Worth of cash & prizes: S$500 Cash + S$500 Yamaha Voucher + 1 Year Supply of Guitar Strings For 2 Guitarists From D'Addario.

INDIVIDUAL MUSICIANSHIP AWARDS
Best Drummer, Best Guitarist, Best Bassist, Best Vocalist, Best Keyboardist

ASIA GRAND FINALS. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
GRAND PRIX AWARD
US$5'000 Cash + US$5'000 Worth of Yamaha Instrument(s)

SPECIAL JURY PRIZE(2 Bands)
US$2'000 Cash + US$2'000 Worth of Yamaha Instrument(s)

RULES & REGULATIONS
1. The number of group members may range from 3 - 6 persons.
2. There is no age limit to join this competition.
3. Any category is acceptable except classical music.
4. Each person can participate in one group / Band only.
5. All bands are required to perform one original composition or cover version during Heats.
6. All bands are required to perform one original composition during Semi-Finals.
7. All bands are required to perform 2 songs during Finals: one original composition and one cover version.
8. All bands are required to use Yamaha instruments during the Finals only.

*MORE RULES & REGULATIONS STATED IN THE ENTRY FORM

JUDGING CRITERIA
1. Originality & Arrangement (20 Points)
2. Showmanship (20 Points)
3. Overall Sound Balance and Control (20 Points)
4. Proficiency and Technique of Instruments (20 Points)
5. Market Potential or 'X' Factor of Band (20 Points)

PRODUCED & ORGANISED BY:
YAMAHA

OFFICIAL VENUES:
DE DYNASTY PAVILION
TAMPINES MALL
PLAZA SINGAPURA

PRIZE SPONSORS:
FOCAL PRO AUDIO SOLUTIONS
ZILDJIAN
AKG
CRATE
ELECTRO HARMONIX
SONY / BMG
D'ADDARIO

SUPPORTING PARTNERS:
NY MANHATTAN INC.
TORNADO
 
actually wad asian beat judge on ah? skill? vocal? or? some1 who knows please explain more. thanks!
 
what the hell man! all girls band automatic semi-finals spot and bands all under 16 also same thing? another stupid music monopoly like singapore idol! no judging criterias or anything just based on sexuality....
 
just one question..can only use yamaha guitars/bass only for this competition?? cos last yr one seems so...
 
Taylorboy87 said:
what the hell man! all girls band automatic semi-finals spot and bands all under 16 also same thing? another stupid music monopoly like singapore idol! no judging criterias or anything just based on sexuality....

Last year all U-16 bands and all girl band need to cperform as well but the judges will have to decide whether they are good enough to proceed to the semis.
 
Entry Form can now be downloaded at Focal Pro Audio Solutions Website: www.focalproaudio.com

WHERE TO GET ENTRY FORM?
1. Yamaha Plaza Singapura (Combo Shop)
2. Yamaha Tampines Mall
3. Yamaha Thomson Plaza
4. Yamaha Sun Plaza
5. Juice Magazine September 2006 Issue
6. Focal Pro Audio Solutions Website: www.focalproaudio.com
7. Tampines Mall Customer Service Counter
8. Buzz Kiosk outside Tampines Mall
9. Boon Musical Centre (Upper Serangoon Road)
10.ANP Studios (Tampines)
11.BMC Wee Lee (Aljunied)
 
wow

its great if my jinx can go thru tis asian beat sia...there's privilage for all girl band hor...hmmm*tinks*...great offer sia...
 
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