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The Australasian Final of Global Battle of the Bands (GBOB) (www.gbob.com) is heading to EVAN Theatre (Penrith World of Entertainment, NSW) to find a band to send overseas to the World Final! The most promising original live acts from Australia and New Zealand will be battling it out for the chance to qualify for a trip to Romania where they will play off against bands from 30 other countries, this will make the event at EVAN Theatre will be a passionate battle indeed!
GBOB’s overall first prize is worth US$100,000 and gives the winners the title of ‘Best New Band in the World’!
This year the NSW State event was also held at EVAN Theatre. From the moment the doors opened it was a spectacular show, presenting 16 bands from all over the State, trying to win their place in the Australasian Final. Excited spectators, friends, family and fans came together to cheer for their favourite band and witness NSW’s best new original acts. All competing bands put on a great show resulting in amazing vibe and interaction that will not be forgotten. The highlight of the night was not only watching all of these original acts perform to the best of their abilities, but hanging onto our seats, in anticipation, for the final word on the winner.
The Australasian Final is on Sat 17 March, commencing at 6pm. It will be a wicked event that should not be missed! Music lovers should make sure they get to the show to check out the best bands Australia and New Zealand has to offer, and to support the one they like most! It will be exciting to see which of them will be representing Australasia internationally. There will be immense talent on show, and lots of fun to be had, including audience giveaways!
This year, each GBOB entrant has won an Ernie Ball goodie bag and a Gig launch subscription. The bands that have made it into the Australasian Final have also scored a FujiFilm camera, Converse Chuck Taylor shoes and Bass People cash vouchers. Now with a trip overseas, the stakes are getting higher!
Bands listed to play on Sat 17 March at the GBOB Australasian Final are:
Afterthought (Auckland NZ), Blake Saban Three (Tamworth), Buzz Kill Vamps (Perth WA),
Catch the Fly (Alice Springs NT), The Coil (Albany WA), Collins Class (Gold Coast QLD), The Fire Alive (Colac VIC), Heathen Eyes (Auckland NZ), H.M.S (Ipswich QLD) Heston Drop (Adelaide SA), My Own True Love (Canberra ACT), Paintbox City (Sydney NSW), Peyote (Cairns NTH QLD), Reflections (Albany WA), Sisters Doll (Collie WA), Still Waiting (Pt Hedland WA), The Velvets (Sunshine Coast QLD) and Zac Slater (Launceston TAS).
This is a huge once-in-a-lifetime event that music lovers will be fortunate to witness.
Date: Sat 17 March
Place: EVAN Theatre, Penrith World of Entertainment, 123 Mulgoa Rd, Penrith.
Time: 6pm – 11pm
Tickets: Panthers Box Office Ph 02 4720 5555
For any media enquires please contact: burgessventures1@bigpond.com
02 9519 3978