An initiative to discover, support and promote the next wave of local musical talent, with $1,000's
This competition is designed for amateur bands that have not yet had the opportunity to record their music. Band Competition 2022 - Celebrate Diversity is run completely on a volunteer basis (including our amazing venue); profits are proudly donated to UN Women Australia on behalf of International Women's Day Canberra. Judges Panel:
* Aya Yves | Vendulka | Singer/Songwriter | Multi Award Winner
- Grand Final Only
* Laura Higgins | Singer/Songwriter | Multi Award Winner - Grand Final Only
* Jen Seyderhelm | 2CA Breakfast Show | Founder, Australian Music Trivia
* Billy Bianchini | Manager, MusicACT | Founder, Warm Water Management | Manager, Sputnik Sweetheart
* Dr Rasi Gupta | UN Women Australia | International Women's Day Canberra, Board Member
* Cam 'CC' Hall | Founder & Frontperson, The SunBears | Founder, Mojo Guitar School
* Ryder Sorrento | Founder, Chins | Founder, Sorrentos Photography | Guitar/Bass Teacher, Mojo Guitar School
Major Sponsors:
* The Harmonie German Club
* Pendragon Studios
* Vacant Room Records
* Jay D's Music
* Milestone Entertainment
* BMA Magazine
Sponsors:
* Mojo Guitar Teachers
* Late Nights with AJ
* ABC Radio
* Groove Warenhouse
The Mentor Team:
* Aya Yves
* Laura "LaHi" Higgins
* St Sinner
* Lucy Sugerman
* Chris Endrey, Pomegranate Creative
* Cam "CC" Hall - The SunBears
* Will Allen, The Dalmatians
* Dion & the Crew - Phoenix Kings
* Lorena & Team - Matriarch Inclusive
* Jenny Spear - Vespertine Lounge
ALL Profits Proudly Donated to UN Women Australia on behalf of International Women's Day Canberra.
So... should we do it again? We've got loads of ideas about how the new & improved Band Comp 2023 could look. BUT we would love to hear from previous participants, patrons and anyone that would like to be involved. Perhaps DM or drop a comment... if we are going to go for it, let's go all-out!
Late Nights with AJ on Sydney's The Current Motion is back and better than ever, kicking off at 8pm Thursdays (tonight)! You may have missed Ellero last fortnight, but no excuses to miss The Amateurs tonight!
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Kudos John Taylor and 11:11 - give them a listen, don't forget to drop a 👍. Can't wait to see what you do next!
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This live performance of an Australian country/blues band 11:11 was filmed on 4 February 2022 at Celebrate Diversity Band Competition 2022 in Canberra, Austr...
AJ is back on air and so are the winners of guest DJ spots! Kicking off next Thursday with none other than Aiden Ellero as we celebrate the release of Aiden's new music!
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Brace yourselves, I'm coming back to the Aussie airwaves again! Super chuffed to welcome back Aiden Ellero as my guest DJ this Thursday from 8pm til 10pm, when we'll feature his new EP.
You can tune in through a browser on https://www.tunnelroadproductions.com/the-current-motion
Or download the Current Motion app -
https://apps.apple.com/.../the-current-motion/id1567581418
The Current Motion
HEADS UP CANBERRA! Listen Up Music is running The Songwriting Prize 2022, with the theme "Feeling Better"!
Australia's favourite mental health songwriting competition; The Songwriting Prize, celebrating positive stories of mental health
New release from Band Comp Mentor, Wil from The Dalmatians! Beautifully done and perfectly time for the Anzac long weekend.
Every family everywhere, it would seem, has members who have served. The Dalmatians have been moved by recent revelations in Australia and internationally to...
You heard it... there are still more announcements to come. Our amazing Mentor Team have other offers to be announced, as does Sorrentos Photography, Milestone Entertainment and Funnel Entertainment.
However, I can't end this post without a MASSIVE shout-out to the Harmonie German Club!! It is because of their amazing generosity that Band Comp 2022 was not only possible, it also meant a substantial donation was made to UN Women Australian on behalf of International Women's Day Canberra.
If the team at the Harmonie German Club are reading this - YOU ARE AWESOME!!!
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Good News Canberra
Milestone Entertainment
Funnell Entertainment
BMA Magazine
UN Women Australia
International Women's Day Canberra
WINNER - 1ST PLACE - MR INDUSTRY
Massive Congratulations to Mr Industry for taking home the 1st Prize in Band Comp 2022!!
There was some stiff competition throughout the heats and indeed on the Grand Final night!
Founded by Lachlan Walker on drums, Mr Industry also consists of Sebastian Bell on lead, Caleb Skews on bass and Brendan O'Sullivan on keys.
A 4-piece experimental rock band with unconventional structures and time signatures, Mr Industry delivered a memorable show.
One of the key things that set Mr Industry ahead of the curve is that they not only sought in-depth feedback from judges, but they also implemented it.
I'm told that Mr Industry in their Heat and Mr Industry in the Grand Final sounded like two completely different bands.
The ability to take on board feedback and successfully incorporate it in such a short period of time speaks volumes to their dedication and mindset.
As 1st Prize Winners, the key focus is getting Mr Industry into the studio and providing them with the absolute best in pre-release and post-release support for their debut single.
They have scored:
- Recording Session with Pendragon Studios
- VIP Pre-Release Pack from Vacant Room Records
- A Full Band Profile, Debut Release Review & Debut Party Announcement from BMA Magazine
- Debut Release Party organised by Milestone Entertainment
- The opportunity to release their single live on air while co-host Late Nights with AJ on Sydney's The Current Motion
AND
as an added bonus, Sorrento’s Photography have offered a full gig photo shoot!
Congratulations Mr Industry, you have the opportunity to leap-frog your debut release!
Mr. Industry
David Pendragon
Vacant Room Records
Milestone Entertainment
Vacant Room Records
BMA Magazine
Milestone Entertainment
Late Nights with AJ
The Current Motion
Harmonie German Club
International Women's Day Canberra
UN Women Australia
WINNER: 2ND PLACE - PRISMOS PICKLES
Prismos Pickles is the brain child of founder Nick Sealey, with Connor Moloney on drums and Caleb Eisenberg on bass.
Prismos Pickles took home $500 in cash from Mojo Guitar Teachers, inclusion in a Milestone Entertainment gig line-up, a gig photo shoot from Sorrentos Photography and an artist profile in BMA Magazine.
Congratulations Prismos Pickles!
Prismos Pickles
Mojo Guitar Teachers
BMA Magazine
Milestone Entertainment
Harmonie German Club International Women's Day Canberra UN Women Australia
Hey Band Comp People, 3 of our Judges are on next Saturday's Torch Fest. Here is a link to some sneaky half price tix: https://m.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/torch-fest-canberra-2022/135572?offercode=halfoff
WINNER: DEVINA FROM SCIGOD - MENTORSHIP WITH LORENA FROM MATRIARCH INCLUSIVE
Symphonic Metal... and oh what a show! Scigod captured our imaginations and put metal on the radar for many that had boxed the genre away.
Scigod ended up with two mentorship offers, but let's start with their brilliant lead singer.
Devina's beautiful voice and captivating performance caught the eye of the amazingly talented Lorena from Matriarch Inclusive.
Lorena grew up as part of the singing Hodge Family. The family won awards nationally and internationally from as far afield as Nashville Tennessee, not to mention two gold guitars from Tamworth.
Performing as a solo artist throughout Australia, Lorena has won many prestigious awards for songwriting, best artist, best female artist and excellent in performance. She has also sung with many greats including John Williamson and Keith Urban as well as fronting bands across Australia.
Lorena is now the vocalist for Canberra’s Matriarch Inclusive and is having fun delivering grunge music while celebrating life and their love of political, loud and edgy music.
With a resume like that, Devina is well and truly in good hands!
Congratulations Devina!
Scigod Matriarch Inclusive
Milestone Entertainment
David Pendragon
BMA Magazine
Harmonie German Club
WINNER: CONNOR FROM PRISMOS PICKLES - MENTORSHIP WITH ST SINNER
Well as St Sinner would say "let's make some noise", and he has chosen just the right person to make noise with!
Prismos Pickles drummer, Connor was a stand out performer owning that drum kit like very few can! One of the Judges Team stated "that is outstanding, you could drop that drummer in any band and they would hold their own!"
When you consider Connors' current age, it is fair to say that he is a musician worth keeping an eye one! One day you might be saying "hey, I saw Connor drum back in the day and now he is one of the best in the world!".
St Sinner definitely has an eye for talent.
Congratulations Connor!
Prismos Pickles st.sinner Milestone Entertainment
David Pendragon BMA Magazine
Harmonie German Club
WINNER: NONBINARYCODE - WILD CARD SET - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY EVENT HEADLINED BY AYA YVES
nonbinarycode may not have won their heat, but as always they won the hearts of the audience! With InkBits' killer vocals and The Hardman on instruments they bought their unique talent to the stage and won the wild card set for the International Women's Day Event.
An absolutely brilliant night, nonbinarycode joined Aya Yves, LaHi & The Randoms, Liv Li, Neon Honey, Lady Denman, Matriarch Inclusive, Transista Groove and Tori Nikias at The Harmonie German Club.
Lovers of nonbinarycode, hold on to your hats...rumour is they will be hitting the recording studio very soon!
nonbinarycode
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WINNER: IVY LORE - GIG OFFER FROM MILESTONE ENTERTAINMENT
A killer first gig for Ivy Lore playing with The Grogans, Sputnik Sweetheart and Chins at the Basement - and they nailed it!!
Ivy Lore were scheduled to have Band Comp 22 as their first gig, but they got hit by COVID and couldn't compete. However their efforts weren't in vane. Their musicality, communnication skills and awesome attitude saw them score one of the additional prizes - a gig offer with the added bonus of photos commissioned by Milestone Entertainment from two phenomenally talented local photographers Deo Abarquez and Meg Houghton!
Since then Ivy Lore have gone from strength-to-strength, playing some awesome gigs and are about to release their debut single Almost Gone!!
You can catch Ivy Lore at their Debut Single Launch Party on Friday, 6th May at the UC Hub, with money raised being donated to Lifeline in support of su***de prevention 🤍
Congratulations Ivy Lore!
Photo: Deo Abarquez Photography
Ivy Lore
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Deo Abarquez Photography
Meg Houghton
WINNER: BRON THOMAS - BLUESTONE FUNKADELIA
Bron Thomas, co-founder and drummer from Bluestone Funkadelia dazzled and inspired us as she stepped up to perform her FIRST ever gig!
In the audience were three generations of Brons' family. The pride on their faces was truly heart warming.
Thanks to Gary & the Team at Groove Warehouse, Bron has won a stack of Groove Warehouse Merch!
Congratulations Bron!!
Groove Warehouse
BMA Magazine Harmonie German Club International Women's Day Canberra UN Women Australia
Who Won?!
Great news! The photos are in... so over the next few days you will find out who won... what they won... and what is happening next!..Hey were you there? Please shoot through any last minute photos or footage to: [email protected] - thank you!!
The news will hit the Band Comp, Milestone Entertainment, Funnell Entertainment and Artists profiles tomorrow 💕🎼
International Women's Day Canberra
UN Women Australia
Harmonie German Club
AYA YVES
Billy Bianchini
MusicACT
Jen Seyderhelm
1053 2CA - Forever Classic
Rasi Gupta
CC Hall
Mojo Guitar Teachers
The SunBears
nonbinarycode
RKJ Music - 11:11
Mr. Industry
Ivy Lore
Modern Age
Scigod
Soarers
Vacant Room Records
Prismos Pickles
The Riotact
Canberra Gig Guide
Milestone Entertainment
Funnell Entertainment
BMA Magazine HerCanberra
Good News Canberra
Late Nights with AJ
LocalnLive
Queering The Capital
ABC Radio Canberra
Banks Radio Australia
Canberra's 2CC - Music Radio
UCFM 87.8
Hit104.7
Valley FM 89.5
Australian Radio Promotion
David Pendragon
Jay D's Music
Groove Warehouse
PhoenixKings
William Bryant Allen
Pomegranate Creative
Matriarch Inclusive
Jenny Spear
Lucy Sugerman
Canberra Indie
Wondering what the outcome was from the Grand Finals? I can tell you that it was a wonderful afternoon, filled with beautiful people - it was an absolute honour to be part of the event.
The full set of announcements will be heading your way as soon as our awesome photographer has had the chance to sort through two days of materials!
In the meantime, I can share that the Grand Final raised over $2,000 for UN Women Australia on behalf of International Womens Day Canberra.
Again massive gratitude to the Harmonie German Club and the judges on the night Aya Yves, LaHi, CC from The SunBears, Ryder Sorrento from Chins and Dr Rasi Gupta from the IWD Canberra Board.
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GRAND FINAL: Showcase sets Get Fake & Daniel Ishwood. Competitors: Scigod | The 94s | Mr Industry | Prismos Pickles | Hex Ray. Your ticket = 100% donation to UN Women Australia!
You read it right. 100% of the cost of your ticket is donated to UN Women Australia on behalf of International Women's Day (IWD) Canberra ... and you get to spend your Sunday afternoon surrounded by the IWD Members Board & volunteers, sponsors, mentors and friends; enjoy showcase sets, support the competitors AND your votes count towards who will win the prizes!!
What more could you ask for? A great afternoon enjoying emerging local talent, wonderful people, a phenominal venue (who has waived all costs in support of UN Women Australia), delicious food, free parking and the list keeps going on!
Daniel Isherwood
Get Fake
Scigod
The 94s
MR Industry
Prismos Pickles
Hex Ray
Harmonie German Club
Funnell Entertainment
Milestone Entertainment
International Women's Day Canberra
BMA Magazine
David Pendragon
Vacant Room Records
Groove Warehouse
Late Nights with AJ
GRAND FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Daniel Isherwood
Have you ever met a young person who has blown your mind with their passion and enthusiasm? Enter Daniel Isherwood!
Daniel was initially registered with Band Comp 2022 with their former band Modern Age. Sadly after years of playing at school together, Modern Age followed a similiar path to many bands and interpersonal relationships saw the band part ways.
Not to be deterred, Daniel has taken the courageous step and stepped us to take the stage as a SOLO ARTIST!!
While Daniel isn't in the running for the Grand Final Prizes, he will still be bringing his best with an opening accoustic set in hope of winning your heart!
To catch this impressive young musician in person, make sure you're their by 2.45pm!
Daniel Isherwood
Scigod
The 94s
MR Industry
Prismos Pickles
Hex Ray
Harmonie German Club
Funnell Entertainment
Milestone Entertainment
International Women's Day Canberra
UN Women Australia
BMA Magazine
Killer line-up on Saturday!
Prizes up for grabs at Sundays Grand Final...
Prismos Pickles ... what else do they have up their sleeves for the Grand Final?
GRAND FINALS SUNDAY 13 MARCH: Scigod | The 94s | Mr Industry | Soarers | Prismos Pickles | Hex Ray will be giving their best as they battle it out for prizes, mentor placements, opportunities and bragging rights! Will you be there to support them?!
Looking for some extra reasons to show up?
The cost of your ticket (thanks to the generosity of the team at Harmonie German Club) is being donated to UN Women Australia on behalf of International Womens Day Canberra.
Looking for another reason? Check out the judges and mentor teams - they will be looking for talent to support post-comp!
Here's another reason - if you haven't seen it yet, the venue at Harmonie German Club is phenomenal! Great sound & lighting provide by Elite, high ceilings, heaps of space and awesome food that you can eat while you are enjoying the show.
Another reason? Seriously? You need more... it's going to be a freakin awesome afternoon of music!
Grab your tix through humantix.com.au or the usual artist/venue/promoter links!
Scigod94s
Mr. Industry
Soarers
Prismos Pickles
Hex Ray
Harmonie German Club
Funnell Entertainment
Milestone Entertainment
International Women's Day Canberra
UN Women Australia
BMA Magazine
GRAND FINAL WILD CARD ANNOUNCEMENT: Prismos Pickles AND Hex Ray
No, you're not seeing double... by unamious decision both bands are awesome... so the winners for the wild card sets to complete the Grand Final line-up is Prismos Pickles and Hex Ray!
The Grand Finals are definitely heating up - tickets are going to run out on this one. Grab yours now to come and cheer your favourite band/s to victory and see who takes out the top prizes!
Here's everything you'd like to know (and more):
Band Competition 2022 - Celebrate Diversity is run completely on a volunteer basis (including our amazing venue); profits are proudly donated to UN Women Australia on behalf of International Women's Day Canberra.
1ST PRIZE:
- Pendragon Studios - Recording Session
Vacant Room Records - VIP Pre-Release Pack
- BMA Magazine - Band Profile, Debut Release Review
& Debut Party Advertisement
- Milestone Entertainment - Debut Release Party
- Late Nights with AJ - Co-Host and Debut your track on air
2ND PRIZE:
- Mojo Guitar Teachers - $500 Cash
- Milestone Entertainment - Inclusion in Gig Line-up
- Sorrentos Photography - Gig Photo Shoot
- BMA Magazine - Artist Profile
ADDITIONAL PRIZES:
- Mentorship Program Team Offer - See Mentor Team List
- Late Nights with AJ - Co-Host & Program Show
- Groove Warehouse - Up & Coming Drummers Pack
- Vacant Room Records - Potential Offer
- Judges, Mentors & Promotors - Offer of inclusion in one of their Gig Line-ups
JUDGES
* Aya Yves | Vendulka | Singer/Songwriter | Multi Award Winner - Grand Final Only
* Laura Higgins | Singer/Songwriter | Multi Award Winner - Grand Final Only
* Jen Seyderhelm | 2CA Breakfast Show | Founder, Australian Music Trivia
* Billy Bianchini | Manager, MusicACT | Founder, Warm Water Management | Manager, Sputnik Sweetheart
* Dr Rasi Gupta | UN Women Australia | International Women's Day Canberra, Board Member
* Cam 'CC' Hall | Founder & Frontperson, The SunBears | Founder, Mojo Guitar School
* Ryder Sorrento | Founder, Chins | Founder, Sorrentos Photography | Guitar/Bass Teacher, Mojo Guitar School
The Mentor Team:
* Aya Yves
* Laura "LaHi" Higgins
* St Sinner
* Lucy Sugerman
* Chris Endrey, Pomegranate Creative
* Cam "CC" Hall - The SunBears
* Will Allen, The Dalmatians
* Dion & the Crew - Phoenix Kings
* Lorena & Team - Matriarch Inclusive
* Jenny Spear - Vespertine Lounge
Prismos Pickles
Hexray
International Women's Day Canberra
UN Women Australia
Harmonie German Club
BMA Magazine
Canberra Indie
Funnell Entertainment
Milestone Entertainment
AND THE WINNERS ARE: Scigod
Taking out Heat 4 last night was a crew that YOU HAVE TO SEE to believe! I'm told the audience was transfixed throughout their entire performance!
Scigod are a massive 7 piece symphonic heavy metal group whose musicality and stage presentation makes them a must-see in the Grand Final on Sunday 13 March.
As the winners of Heat 4, Scigod earned:
- $250 in cash
- a place in the Grand Final on Sunday 13 March
- an artist profile in BMA Magazine
- an interview on Sydney radio program Late Night with AJ's
- two tracks professionally mixed and mastered by Jay D's Music
..and of course they are also on the shortlist for selection for the Mentors program and in the running for a host of prizes up for grabs in the Grand Final – with Celebrity Judges: Aya Yves & Laura “LaHi” Higgins!
Make sure you're at their show on Sunday 13 March to see if they can take home the grand prize!
A huge shout out to all of the bands who stepped up for the challenge, the team at The Harmonie German Club, the judges, sponsors and mentors - all of whom volunteered their time; and everybody who came and made the night so wonderful!
Scigod
Jen Seyderhelm
CC Hall
Billy Bianchini
BMA Magazine
Late Nights with AJ
Jay D's Music
AND THE WINNERS ARE: The 94s
The 94s are a 3 piece alt rock band made up of Josh Robertson, Michael Grosse and Elliot Wray - three mates with a love for music. Their winning performance for Heat 3 scored them:
- $250 in cash
- a place in the Grand Final on Sunday 13 March
- an artist profile in BMA Magazine
- an interview on Sydney radio program Late Night with AJ's
- two tracks professionally mixed and mastered by Jay D's Music
..and of course they are also on the shortlist for selection for the Mentors program and in the running for a host of prizes up for grabs in the Grand Final – with Celebrity Judges: Aya Yves & Laura “LaHi” Higgins!
Not bad for a night out!
Make sure you're at their show on Sunday 13 March to see if they can take home the grand prize.
A huge shout out to all of the bands who stepped up for the challenge, the team at The Harmonie German Club, the judges, sponsors and mentors - all of whom volunteered their time; and everybody who came and made the night so wonderful!
BMA Magazine
Late Nights with AJ
Jay D's Music
Canberra, ACT
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Wondering what the outcome was from the Grand Finals? I can tell you that it was a wonderful afternoon, filled with beautiful people - it was an absolute honour to be part of the event. The full set of announcements will be heading your way as soon as our awesome photographer has had the chance to sort through two days of materials! In the meantime, I can share that the Grand Final raised over $2,000 for UN Women Australia on behalf of International Womens Day Canberra. Again massive gratitude to the Harmonie German Club and the judges on the night Aya Yves, LaHi, CC from The SunBears, Ryder Sorrento from Chins and Dr Rasi Gupta from the IWD Canberra Board. International Women's Day Canberra UN Women Australia Harmonie German Club AYA YVES LaHi CC Hall The SunBears Chins .band Rasi Gupta AYA YVES Harmonie German Club #unwomenaustralia #IWDCanberra #bandcomp #BandComp2022 #milestoneEntertainment #canberralivemusic #canberramusicscene #canberragigs
