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DIG THE GIG: UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY
DIG THE GIG: University of Canterbury.
Venue: A Rolling Stone
579 Colombo St, Christchurch.
Doors open at 7pm
House-band warms up the PA at 7.30pm
First UOC band takes the stage at 8.15pm
DIG THE GIG is a student band competition created to help bands launch their music careers.
Get to know our University of Canterbury bands here, then come to the live events and cheer them on.
Don't miss out! Register your UC band here now.
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REGISTRATIONS
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THE DRAW
Heat 1 - Wednesday 30th April
WINNER: TBC
Bands Coming Soon
Heat 2 - Wednesday 14th May
WINNER: TBC
Bands Coming Soon
Heat 3 - Wednesday 28th May
WINNER: TBC
Bands Coming Soon
Heat 4 - Wednesday 11th June
WINNER: TBC
Bands Coming Soon
Grand Final - Wednesday 9th July
WINNER: TBC
Bands Coming Soon
PRIZES
Year of the Arts Studio Recording Award:
The winning band will have two days at Wild Horses Recording Studio here in the Garden City to record their single.
DIG THE GIG Music Video Award:
The wining band will have their music video filmed, produced and activated online with an $800.00 activation budget + a two month Whistle & Ride Digital Billboard Campaign worth over $6,000.00
Rhythm & Alps Arena Stage Award:
One of the four bands that are it through to the final will be chosen to play a slot on the main stage at South Islands Premier Music Festival
Go Live Award:
The winning band will have the chance to strut their swagger at Christchurch’s coolest Winter Festival held at the Town Hall.
Recycle Boutique Style Booster Pack:
Every band that registers and performs receives a $200.00 voucher from our wonderful friends at Recycle Boutique
Platypus Shoes Cool Kicks Pack:
Every band that makes the final will receive a pair of cool kicks!
212 Music Group Mentoring Award:
A crucial three stage session with industry legend Cary Caldwell taking the winning band through vital steps for setting up your band’s success in the topsy turvy industry of Rock N’ Roll
Rockshop Award:
$500 voucher for the winning band
2024 GALLERY
2023 Winners
Crown is a four-piece band from Christchurch. Comprising of Damon on drums, Reece on bass, Nikau on vocals and Thomas on guitar.
THE VENUE
Venue: A Rolling Stone
579 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central
All live DIG THE GIG gigs will be held at 'A Rolling Stone' one of Christchurch's very own famous live music venues. A Rolling Stone is a family-run, old-fashioned Irish hospitality venue inspired by the heart of Ireland and realised in the heart of Christchurch. We open every day of the week from 10am for brunch, lunch and dinner with a full menu and great chefs, through till late.
A Rolling Stone is also an epic live music venue, the perfect place to uncover Canterbury University's favourite live band!
So join us every second Wednesday for a head to head DIG THE GIG showdown with a little taste of Ireland – without a doubt the best pint of Guinness in town, and Bulmers Cider on tap.
