Battle of the Bands2012 National Championship National Final

Battle of the Bands 2012 National Championship now reaches the National Finals.

3 months of eliminations throughout the country have taken place featuring over 100 bands performing, during 40 live shows; now the final 31 top bands remain! Some amazing new talent has been unearthed with a very diverse array of musical styles on display resulting in many deserving bands in the finals.

National Final (Part 2)

Featuring:
- Art of Alchemy (Hamilton)
- Erratic Static (Auckland)
- Filth Dog (Auckland)
- In Company (Auckland)
- Kaipara Jammers (Auckland)
- Logic Defies Logic (Hamilton)
- Lost Bird (Wellington)
- Louie & The Bear (Auckland)
- Melting Faces (Wellington)
- Picking at the Remnants (Christchurch)
- Steezin`Hawkings (Wellington)
- Tunes of I (Wellington)
- Uneven Ground (Tauranga)

Doors open 6.30pm, show runs from 7.00pm - 2.30 / 3am

National Finals
Part 1: Kings Arms Friday 31st August
Part 2: Juice Bar Saturday 1st September

$20 + booking fee Each Show ($25 door sales) or $35 + booking fee for the 2 Night Super Pass.

Come along support local music, check out the LIVE action and have a great night! This is not your average gig, its a monumental extravaganza of some of NZ's best new talent, don't miss it!

Bands will perform each night with a wide spectrum of music styles represented; ensuring there's something for everyone's taste. This is your chance to see some of NZ's best up and coming artists, all gathered in Auckland for one whopping weekend of new NZ music.

National Finals - 31 Bands Over 2 Nights.

As well as gaining national attention, the winning band at the National Final will receive a bevy of
prizes including:

• Recording time at NZ’s premier recording facility York Street Studios
• Musical equipment from Jansen, Allen & Heath and Audio Technica
• Converse Shoes, Paiste Cymbal, Live appearances and more to be announced

For full listings of all shows, bands performing and more info; please see the website
www.battleofthebands.co.nz and for pics of all the bands and more, check out:
www.facebook.com/ NZbattleofthebands

Online Voting and live streaming via www.musicgroupy.com