DIG THE GIG
DIG THE GIG OU (Final) 2024
The DIG THE GIG OU Final was played on Saturday afternoon at Erricks Venue in Sunny Dunedin. Read on
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DIG THE GIG: University of Otago
Venue: Errick's Venue
OU OVER DELIVERED
Congratulations
THE BEATNIKS
THE CHAMPIONS
THE DRAW
Heat 1 - Wednesday 22nd May
WINNER: Becca Caffyn
MIDNIGHT
Purple Dog
Saurian
The Audio Visual Drop Kicks
Ani Saafa
Becca Caffyn
Heat 2 - Wednesday 5th June
WINNER: Leo Lilley
OneDay
The Band Called Dizzy
Leo Lilley
The Trev's
Give Up
No Danger
Deadbeat Blondes
Caribou
Heat 3 - Wednesday 19th June
WINNERS: The Beatniks & CRUZE CONTROL
The Daze
The Lines
The Friendly's
The Critics
Emily Alice
The Beatniks
CRUZE CONTROL
Semi Final - Wednesday 17th July
WINNER: CRUZE CONTROL
Becca Caffyn
No Danger
Leo Lilley
The Beatniks
CRUZE CONTROL
Saurian
Ani Saafa
The Hypocritical's
Grand Final - Saturday 10th August
WINNER: The Beatniks
CRUZE CONTROL
Saurian
The Beatniks
Ani Saafa
PRIZES
DIG THE GIG Californian-Kiwi Connection Music Award:
The winner of the DIG THE GIG Californian-Kiwi Connection Music Award will head to LA to play the Whisky A Go-Go in June 2025.
DIG THE GIG Studio Recording Award
The four bands that make it through to the DTG OU Grand final will head into Port Chalmers Recording Studios to cut their single with Tom Bell.
DIG THE GIG Music Video Award
The winning band will have their music video filmed, produced and activated online with an $800 activation budget + a one month Whistle & Ride digital billboard ad campaign valued over $3,200.00
Recycle Boutique Style Booster Prize
A $200 RB voucher for every band that registers and performs
Radio Hauraki PIC Award
A scout from Radio Hauraki at the grand final will choose one band that embraces music that rocks, and performs an original single that the Radio Hauraki scout digs! This award includes: an interview on Radio Hauraki Night Show; single played on air (and could be added to the playlist); band photo and bio added to the dedicated DIG THE GIG page hosted on Hauraki.co.nz; and a feature on the Hauraki Instagram.
Rhythm & Vines Best Fan Post Award
Fans are the most important part of DIG THE GIG, without them there would be no show. The DTG Fan Award is pretty simple - post and tag DTG and show us your best rock n roll reels and be into win x2 three day festival tickets to Rhythm & Vines!
Reburger Feed the Need Prize
Every band that registers and plays receives a $100 Reburger voucher.
Platypus Shoes - Cool Kicks Prize
Every band that enters and plays will receive a pair of Platypus shoes to rock out in - that's right, every band member can go online and choose one pair of friggin cool kicks from ten awesome shoe brands!
212 MUSIC GROUP Mentoring Award
A crucial three phase session with industry legend Cary Caldwell taking the wining band through the foundations to setting your band up for success in the music industry.
ROCKSHOP Award
$500 Gift Card for the winning band.
Snackachangi Chips Champion Award
the band crowned DTG OU champion will receive a years supply of Snackachngi Chips! This is insane!
2024 GALLERY
THE VENUE
Venue: Errick's Venue
649 Princess Street, Dunedin
Here to create memories that last a life time.
Errick's is dedicated to music and events. Our versatile 300-person event space, coupled with functional office facilities, boutique event space, and hotel accommodations, caters to every occasion. Errick's is the hub for live music, fueled by our commitment to rejuvenate Dunedin's music scene. Equipped with in-house production, backline, and rehearsal spaces, we provide the perfect platform for both local and touring bands.
Errick's ensures your event is seamless and unforgettable.
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