The Ipswich Battle of the Bands is back for 2016.
Last year’s inaugural event in Ipswich City Square was a resounding success which saw 17 finalists battle it out, eventually won by heavy hitters Chasing Closure.
From rap and hip-hop, to metal, screamo, Top 40 and more, each competing band will receive a 10-minute performance slot where they’ll try to wow both the judges and the audiences in a bid to win a recording session, a music video shoot, and media exposure in local and metro media. All back-end will be set up, with a full drum kit and riser, mics, amps, mixers and sound production all provided throughout the day.
The Ipswich City Square creative team are looking for the next big Aussie act and are keen to help support and build the local music scene in the 'Swich. They're focused on developing a creative and vibrant hub in the centre of town to encourage people to visit, stay and play in Ipswich.
For those that missed last Saturday's inaugural Battle of the Bands, supported by Scenestr QLD and River 94.9 Radio, here's a sample of what you missed!Featuring Siren, Matthew Clark Music, Until Home, Fire and Whistle Theory, Barefoot with Shoes, Secondhand Toothbrush, Asylum of Voices, SeaNic Sounds, Evading Sanity, Sound of Truth, The Stray Selection, Born Obsolete, Lachy Lyne, Dethwish, Tesla Coil, Fourth Mantra, Blind Operation, Jam Samwich and winners Chasing Closure.Soundtrack "The Light Will Find Us" by Chasing Closure, used with kind permission. Video by Tangible Media.
Posted by Ipswich City Square on Monday, 6 July 2015
Judges from scenestr, radio, and music industries will choose one band to win a recording session at Studio 188, a professional video and a feature article in Scenestr magazine – the day will be filmed for scenestr tv!
Bands and artists of all genres are invited to enter now. There will only be 15 spots this year, and they're filling up quick, so get your entry in to compete.
