The Rocklympics got off to a great start last Wednesday night (4 October).
BLU FM’s Francis Dutton, the Rocklympics MC says that the first heat of the competition last Wednesday attracted a capacity crowd. “The competition was strong but, at the end, the honors went to Fluoxetine by a short nose.”
The band competition is presented by BLU FM 89.1 and the Carrington Hotel is a chance for all local bands to make their rock ‘n’ roll dreams come true.
“You can be the best band around, but nobody will know you exist unless you have exposure,” said organizer Ken Quinnell. “It gives new bands a chance at to gain valuable exposure and performance experience as well as a shot at valuable prizes.
First prize is $300 plus a paid gig at the Carrington. Second prize is $100 plus four hours recording time at Sound Heaven Studio in Wentworth Falls. Third prize is $100.
“The Rocklympics is evidence of the diversity of music we have here in the Blue Mountains and to the way it brings people together,” says Michael Brischetto, manager of the Carrington Hotel. “We are proud to support the competition and the encouragement and exposure it gives to emerging musicians.”
“The rules are simple. Any type of music is welcome – rock, alternative, indie, hip-hop, whatever. The songs must be originals. At least one member of each band must be a resident of the Blue Mountains or Lithgow. Bands must be unsigned. Each band will perform a 30-minute set. There will be three bands each night. Judging of heats and semi-finals will be by audience response. The final will be a combination of audience response and judging by well-known sector professionals.”
“We’ll see new bands battle it out on the best new stage in town. That’s the battleground. The weapons are musical instruments. But, there are no losers – every band gets the exposure and performance opportunity,” says Ken.
We have places available for bands in the final heat. For details and registration form click here or phone Ken at the office on 4782 9286.
Bands competing in the second heat on Wednesday, 11 October, at 7.00 pm are Lewis & the Gumnut Babies, Fear of Falling and BlueSkie Grounded and admission is free.
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