DIG THE GIG
DIG THE GIG VUW & MU (Final) 2024
You cant beat a DIG THE GIG Final - Massive thanks to Ben and his awesome crew. Congrats to Dreams of the Damned - Read on
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WELLINGTON
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DIG THE GIG: Victoria University Wellington & Massey University.
Venue: Valhalla Tavern
154 Vivian St, Wellington.
Doors open at 5pm.
House-band warms up the PA at 6pm.
DIG THE GIG is a student band competition created to help bands launch their music careers.
Get to know our Victoria University of Wellington and Massey University bands here, then come to the live events and cheer them on.
Vic & Massey, You're up!
Congratulations
DREAMS OF THE DAMNED
THE Final WINNERS
THE DRAW
Heat 1 - Wednesday 24th July
WINNER: Dreams of the Damned
Dreams of the Damned
Chloe Bothwell
Zadie
Daisy Grae
Yasemin
Heat 2 - Wednesday 31st July
WINNER: Fairy Bread
BZZNZZ
Baldleaf
Selohrae
Mon Gonzo
Fairy Bread
Heat 3 - Wednesday 14th August
WINNER: The Chips
Jono Manning
Asthma
Scarlett Crush
Obsidian Sun
The Chips
The Bravo Uniform Mikes
Grand Final - Wednesday 11th September
WINNER: Dreams of the Damned
Dreams of the Damned
Fairy Bread
The Chips
Daisy Grae
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 Award
The four bands that make it through to the DTG UOA Final will head into the studio to record there new single
DIG THE GIG Music Video Award
The winning band will get the chance to have their music video filmed, produced and activated online with $800.00 of activation budget.
Recycle Boutique Style Booster Award
A $200 RB Voucher for every band that enters and performs
212 Music Group Mentoring Award
A crucial three phase session with industry legions Cary Caldwell taking the winning band through the foundations to setting up you band for success in the music industry.
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!
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!
RockShop Award
$500 Gift card for the winning band.
Snackachangi Chips Champion Award
The band crowned DTG UOA Champion will receive a years supply of Snackachangi Chips - this is insane!
GALLERY
THE VENUE
Venue: Valhalla
154 Vivian Street, Wellington.
All Wellington live DIG THE GIG gigs will be held at 'Valhalla' one of Wellington's very own famous live music venues. Valhalla is one of New Zealand's only Viking themed music venues and craft beer bar. This world class venue has been the starting point for some of NZ's biggest names in music and with the arrival of DIG THE GIG - the tradition continues!
So join us every second Wednesday for a head to head DIG THE GIG showdown with a little Viking courage and the spirit of battle!
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