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ROCKUP

Unfortunately Rockup is over for another year, but we have kept the information below so you can start getting yourself sorted for next year!!

The entry requirements are a little broader this year allowing members to be aged between 12 and 30 years HOWEVER the average age should be no more than 25 years. This helps open up opportunities for those bands that might just have one or two more experienced members - so with that it should be a great mix of experience and styles, and we are looking forward to our best year yet!

Expressions of interest can be collected from our offices at Youth Worx 28 Main St Lithgow, phone 6352 2132 during office hours, or click on “contact” to send us an email. Letters of confirmation will then be sent out notifying setup and performance times.

 

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Check out the complete Rock Up Package below….

 

What Is Rock Up?

Rock Up is a group of young people in the Central West aiming to provide more
opportunities for all age drug and alcohol free entertainment in our own district. Rock
Up was started in Orange in 2003 with the aim of organising all-ages gigs and
activities for the youth of the Central West, as well as trying to develop a profile for
the Central West as a musical hotspot, with the Band Competition expanding from 4
events in Orange in 2004 to 13 events in Dubbo, Orange, Bathurst, Condobolin,
Cowra and Lithgow in 2008. The Rock Up committee’s key interest is music, and
many of the members of this group have an interest in event management,
professional production, and are musicians themselves.

How Will It Be Run? stay tuned for details about 2011 ROCKUP

How Do I Enter a Band into the Rock Up Battle of the Bands?

The audition process involves sending a demo OR web link (eg Myspace site) with
songs on it, a photo, biography and the application form to your local Rock Up
committee (bands can only enter into heats in one town). We use the Demo’s to
grade your bands ability, genre and sound and try to align your band/act as best as
possible with similar bands to give you the best positioning possible in the heats.
Demos will be accepted on CD’s, Cassette Tapes, Video, DVD, Website etc. Sound
quality isn’t a major issue. Bands are also able to request an audition in person if
unable to get a recording together, where the committee will video the performance
and use as the demo for auditioning purposes.

What Are The Prizes?

Heats: The Winner and Runner Up of each town heat progress through to the local Semi Final
Semi-Final: $ Cash (Divided amongst place getters at each Semi-Final), plus winner gains entry into the Regional Final.

Regional Final: ...................

Winner: .......................

Runner Up: .......................

Additional Prizes
Bands will also be allocated supporter cards that they can use to promote the heat
they are in by giving them to their supporters and the supporters handing them in at
the door on the night. The band with the most supporter cards collected at the end of
the night will win a musical prize pack. Plus an audience member will also be
randomly drawn for a lucky door prize.

What Gear Will I Need?

Rock Up will provide a stage with PA, mic’s and monitors. Please contact your local
Rock Up committee in relation to instrumentation and on stage line up and mic
requirements. Band members will be required to bring all their own instruments,
leads and accessories although a drum kit may be provided (please contact your
local committee for details).

I’m keen, What Do I Do Now?

Fill Out The Application Form, and send it along with your demo, bio and photo

Rules and Conditions of Entry

• Bands/acts that have been accepted to play will be given a nominated play time and set length time by the Rock Up committee.
• All band members must be between the ages of 12 and 25 (inclusive) ............................
• Bands must record all their members on initial entry form. Undeclared members in entry process will not be permitted to perform (except under
exceptional circumstances with 48 hours notice to your local committee).
• All band members must be located west of and including Katoomba.
• Contemporary music only. (No choirs or orchestras etc.)
• All bands/acts must enter the audition process. (No exceptions)
o All bands/acts must prepare one original for the audition/demo.
o All bands/act must send band details including biography, photograph,demo and a completed entry form.
Limited places are avaiable for the second heat, thus entries have ben extended until 9th April 2009
o Demos will not be returned
• Bands/acts are only eligible to enter heats in one town.
• Individuals entering are limited to a maximum of 2 bands that they can enter as part of.
• Bands/Acts must play at least 2 original songs in their performances as part of ‘Rock Up 2009 Battle of the Bands’.
• Past regional final winners of ‘Rock Up Battle of the Bands’ are unable to enter unless 50% or more of their band members have changed.
• Bands/acts must be at venue with all equipment by TBA on the day of their performance(s).
• Judging sheets will be posted out after performances for bands inspection.
• By entering, bands must be available for all dates of the event series.
• Rock Up is a drug and alcohol free event. Any band found under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be automatically disqualified.
• Upon entry, bands are granting permission for their performances to be recorded for promotional and distribution purposes.
• Bands are not permitted to encourage inappropriate mosh pit activities eg, Crowd Surfing, Circle Pits, Stage Diving.
• Inappropriate level of swearing may result in loss of points.
• Solo singer/songwriters are allowed to enter but must be playing music live not just singing to a backing track.

Please Note

Rock Up organising committee members will be allowed to enter into the ‘Rock Up
Battle of the Bands’ however will be excluded from decision-making processes,
including (but not limited to) setting of rules, judging criteria, judges, and set times.
Bands who are allocated a heat and who are not available will be accommodated if
possible, but otherwise will be required to withdraw from the competition – as will
bands who become unavailable for part or all of a semi final or regional final – in
these circumstances the band from the same heat or town on the next highest points
will be invited to replace them.

Rock Up 2009 was the first year that solo singer/songwriters are allowed to enter
on their own (ie. They don’t need a band), however they must be playing their music
live and not just singing to a backing track.

 

 

ROCK UP – Battle of the Bands Judges Sheet

CATEGORY COMMENTS SCORE

MUSICIANSHIP
• Technical Ability
• Mix of instrument(s) & how well it is used
• Skill on instrument(s) and relatonship to performance
• How ‘Tight’ Performance is /10

ORIGINALITY
• Own Sound
• Appeal
• Use of covers with their own style in mind /10

STAGE PRESENCE
• Image
• Interaction/communication on-stage /10

OVERALL PRESENTATION
• Interaction with Crowd
• How everything fits together /10

/40
COMMENTS:

BANDS OVERALL SCORE: