Battle of the Bands 2006

Once again the awesome showcase of local talent that is Horsham Battle of the Bands is underway. Everything you need to know can be found here. To discuss this event or ask any questions, please register and post your questions on our Forum

Check out the Press page for the official Battle of the Bands Press Releases.

The 'Originals' Section
All heats held at The Drill Hall, Denne Road, Horsham unless otherwise stated
Line-up and running orders below

Sunday 9 September - Heat 1

7:00 - Clip Vaaler
7:30 - Angst
8:00 - Death by Ska
8:30 - In The Arms Of The Dead - 1st
9:00 - Method 91 - 2nd
9:30 - About Blank

Sunday 16 September - Heat 2

7:00 – White Crisis
7:30 – Dogs in Space - 1st
8:00 – Vannroad
8:30 – Purple Stained Cat
9:00 – Offshores - 2nd
9:30 – Stand in Ruins

Sunday 23 September - Heat 3

7:00 – Cotton Candy Killers
7:30 – Offside
8:00 – Karpe Diem
8:30 – The Cuchillos
9:00 – Stolen Monkey - 1st
9:30 – All the Presidents Men - 2nd (wildcard)

Sunday 14 October - Heat 4

7:00 – Soulscream
7:30 – Shoot More Holes - 1st
8:00 – Screw Loose
8:30 – The Blackliners - 2nd
9:00 – Arrakis
9:30 – Redefine

Sunday 21 October - Heat 5

7:00 – Finding Pedro
7:30 – Aphia
8:00 – Nausicca
8:30 – Sound Theory
9:00 – Droptear Modelmaker - 1st
9:30 – Last Letter Read - 2nd

Sunday 27 October - FINAL at the Carfax

Will be moved to the Drill Hall, Denne Road in the event of bad weather - location will be decided at 1pm on 26/10/07. Keep an eye on this topic for the final decision.

Lineup and running orders confirmed as follows...

7.00 – 7.20 – In the Arms of the Dead
7.30 – 7.50 - All the Presidents Men
8.00 – 8.20 - Dogs in Space
8.30 – 8.50 - Droptear Modelmaker
9.00 – 9.20 - Shoot More Holes
9.30 – 9.50 - Stolen Monkey

The 'Acoustic / Songwriters' Section

Sunday 7  October - Acoustic Final Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre

Dave P
Fish For Compliments
Elle
Antoine
Calum Pratt 2nd
Minogue & Daly
Sian
The Collector 3rd
Leah 1st

The 'Covers' Section

Sunday 11 November - Horsham ' Battle of the Bands' Covers Final

Rocky Dyson & the Cyclones - Rock n Roll
Dereks Debating Society - ?
Cum Era - Chimaira
Born as Ghosts - RATM
Enter Your Mum - Enter Shikari (?)
Electric Wheelchair - Disco Sleaze Rock (available for Bar Mitzvahas)
Chinchilla Zilla - Punk to Funk

Prizes

The prizes for Battle of the Bands 2007 are as follows:

Originals, First Place = Cheque for £500, day in 811 Studios, 2 free rehearsals @ QM Studios and a guaranteed headline at a future HDLMA event
Originals, Second Place = Cheque for £250
Originals, Third Place = Cheque for £100

Covers, First Place = Cheque for £100, free use of PA for 1 gig plus 1 free rehearsal at QM Studios.

Acoustic/Songwriters Section, First Place = Cheque for £100

"Spirit of the Competition" award - £50 for the individual artist or musician who most impresses the judges with their ability, talent, attitude, star quality or whatever the judges see fit.

Click here to download the official document detailing the above.

Rules

Make yourselves familiar with them in order to avoid being disqualified...!

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Application Forms

PLEASE NOTE - CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES IS 3rd SEPTEMBER 2007

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Check out the Press page for the official Battle of the Bands Press Releases.

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