
B69 is Back and as we promised. B69 is now bigger and better. Cant get better than this, so mark your calendars and be prepared to witness the best Metal Battle of 2012
Bands: Zygnema
Providence
Chaoskampf
Dionysian
Guest performers: Albatross (Also performing at Bangalore Open Air 2012 on June 16th 2012)
All bands, that wish to participate in the Metal Battle, must read the following rules and guidelines. Bands who send in an application automatically agree to the rules and terms.
• Only Bands whos members have valid Indian Passports are eligible to apply (All zonal winners will have to carry their passports for verification before their performance)
• In every country there is an initial contest that – if necessary – lead to a national final.
• The winner from each country will participate in the international final which will take place on the WET STAGE during the W:O:A festival.
• Bands have to travel to the heats and finals at their own expense.
• The promoters will name at least two or three respected people from the music business to act as judges. There is no public vote.
• EQUIPMENT AND “ONSTAGE” RULES
• The promoters will provide the P.A. and the lighting equipment every band will then use.
• Every country is responsible for it’s backline specification. Please send any enquiries to the corresponding / contact person.
• The promoters provide all lighting and audio engineers.
• The bands bring their own instruments such as guitars, bass, keyboards and effect pedals and may also bring and use their own guitar amps.
• To keep the changeover times as short as possible, bands with left handed drummers will play as first or last band. All bands have to follow the directions given by the promoters or stage manager.
• Semi playback is not allowed. All bands must play live.
• The performance time for each band is at least 20 minutes.
• If a band overruns its allotted performance-time, then the band-members should be aware of the fact, that in this case their sound will be faded out.
• The running order for the concert will be released a few days before the event takes place.
Venue: B69
Entry: Rs 200/-
Gates open at 6pm
Will See you guys in the (underground) PIT
Directions:
Get out of Andheri Station (East) - turn right - its a 10 minute walk to the western express highway or a minimum fare auto ride. Cross the highway and you'll see BAJAAO. Get into the basement.
B69-Bajaao, Jai Singh business Centre Basement, Junction of Sahar Road and Western Express highway, Andheri (east) Mumbai 400099
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B69 has been started by the team behind BAJAAO (www.bajaao.com), India's largest direct online retailer for musical instruments and pro audio equipment.After giving India its first jam room studio (N.O.C.) in 2006, we were constantly thinking about doing something bigger and better for the independent music scene, and now we've done something that might give a serious boost to live music in Mumbai.
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"The most persistent principles of this universe are accident and error. B69 is the result of both. Now that we're in this together, lets make it the craziest underground live music destination in India :)" - Ashu