CHRISTCHURCH 2023
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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. Registrations now closed.
UC, You're up!
MEET THE BANDS
GALLERY
THE DRAW
HEat 1: May 3
WINNER: CROWN
Tealski
Big Angry
In The City
Crown
HEAT 2: May 17
WINNER: KENRING
Isolar
Kenring
Cam Giddens
Zengirl8
HEAT 3: May 31
WINNER: THE NORWESTERS
Hatch
Ragweed
Red Weekend
The Norwesters
Second Hand Goods
HEAT 4: June 14
WINNER: FLOODGATE
Only You
Gibson XCVIII
Tusekah
Floodgate
June
28
SEMI FiNALS
Heat 1 Winner
CROWN
Heat 2 Winner
KENRING
Heat 3 Winner
THE NORWESTERS
Heat 4 Winner
FLOODGATE
Wild CArd
TEALSKIE
RED WEEKEND
CAM GIDDENS
TUSEKAH
July
12
GRANd FiNAL
Best Semis
Decibel meter
FLOODGATE
2nd Best SemisDecibel meter
CROWN
3rd Best SemisDecibel meter
RED WEEKEND & THE NORWESTERS
4th Best SemisDecibel meter
TUSEKAH
Congratulations
CROWN!
2023 Winners
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.
OTHER Years
REGIONS
PRIZES
YEAR OF THE ARTS
Music Video Award
Award winning music director Mark Russell will be creating and producing a live band performance music video for the winning band.
RHYTHM & ALPS
Arena Stage Award
Every band that enters will have the chance of winning a slot on the main stage at South Island's Premiere Music Festival.
GO LIVE
Main Stage Award
The winning band will have the chance to strut their swagger at Christchurch’s coolest winter festival Go Live.
212 MUSIC GROUP
Mentoring Award
A three phase session with Cary Caldwell taking the winning band through the foundations to setting your band up for success in the music industry.
DIG THE GIG
Best Fan Post Award
Fans are huge part of DTG, in fact without them there would be no show. This year we are excited to announce the DTG Fan Award. Its simple - post and tag DTG and show us your best band rock 'n roll reels and be into win the coolest fan prize in Aotearoa: 2 x 1 Day GA Festival Tickets to Rhythm & Vines
SALS PIZZA
Band Assistance Prize
A delicious $200 Sal's Pizza voucher for every band that enters and takes the stage.
RECYCLE BOUTIQUE
Style Booster Prize
A $200 Recycle Boutique voucher for every band that enters and takes the stage.
MAJOR MAJOR
Rider Prize Pack
Every band that enters and performs receives the Major Major DIG THE GIG Rider Pack.
WHISTLE AND RIDE STUDIOS
Photography Prize
Every band that enters and performs has their band photo captured at Whistle & Ride Studios
YEAR OF THE ARTS
Studio Recording Award
Every band that makes the finals for DTG UOC will win a day recording/mixing their single at Christchurch’s best recording hub Orange Studios. Sponsored by Christchurch City Council