The Ghost Of Fudge Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) ERUPTION 2016 In collaboration with Captain Toms, and Kenny’s Music, we are thrilled to announce ERUPTION 2016, a battle of the bands competition open to all performers within Aberdeen City & Shire aged 18 and over. Together we have amassed a £2,000 CASH prize, winner takes all! More sponsors are actively being sought, so the prize fund may even increase… ERUPTION 2016 has been launched to stimulate interest in grassroots music within North East Scotland. Together with your help, we intend to showcase just how deep and diverse the local talent pool is. Heats will be held on weekends throughout June, July, August, and September. The semi-finals and the finals will take place in January. The final will be televised by Live At Captain Toms. The deadline for entries is 1st August 2016, and slots may be limited by available dates. Each show will take place from 8pm-11pm and consist of 4 bands, playing for 30 minutes with three 20 minute changes. Comprehensive backline will be provided to facilitate short intervals, but performers are welcome to take along their own amps, pedals, snares, etc, and drummers will be expected to use their own cymbals. Judging will be by a panel. For the heats we’ll endeavour to ensure that these panels are as independent and objective as possible. Celebrity judges will be drafted in for the semi-finals and finals. Points out of 10 will be awarded for: material performance technical ability audience engagement professionalism To arrive at a potential maximum score of 50. Bands competing in the heats will be awarded a score. Bands are welcome to enter multiple times, in order to better their score. Scores are not cumulative. The 16 bands with the highest scores will be entered into the semi-finals, which will be decided by knockout, with one band from each semi-final progressing into the grand final. A door charge of £4 will be in effect for each heat. There will be no free admissions. This is a contest, so there will be no payment for performing, however each band will be provided with 10 free tickets, which they can opt to sell or otherwise distribute as they see fit. Krakatoa will absorb all show costs. Please email hen@krakatoa.bar if you’d like to enter. Any sponsors seeking to come on board please email flash@krakatoa.bar Edited February 5, 2017 by The Ghost Of Fudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Of Fudge Posted May 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Fri 10 June - ERUPTION heat #1: SILVER BY SKYLINE + SPORKZ + UNF + WHERE'S THE FEMALE ZOMBIES? - https://www.facebook.com/events/953022918128987/ Sat 11 June - ERUPTION heat #2: DAMMERS DELI + DEATH WATCH + FULL CIRCLE + SOLQUIN - https://www.facebook.com/events/1705099873072095/ Fri 17 June - ERUPTION heat #3: ATTACK PATTERN DELTA + CLEANSE THE HIVE + FLAXMAN + WINSTON SMITH - https://www.facebook.com/events/994641153966315/ Sat 18 June - ERUPTION heat #4: FIRST ORDER + FRELSI + MILK INTERFACE + PASADENA MILKSHAKE - https://www.facebook.com/events/131076573973059/ Fri 24 June - ERUPTION heat #5: bands to be confirmed - DETAILS HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/1050517848353877/ Sat 25 June - ERUPTION heat #6: bands to be confirmed - DETAILS HERE: https://www.facebook.com/events/1050517848353877/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Ghost Of Fudge Posted July 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2016 did we mention that the Evening Express are onboard as a sponsor now as well, and that the prize fund's up to £2500 cash? well, they are, and it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Of Fudge Posted September 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2016 Enjoy Music Festival Aberdeen are also onboard now too. Hurrah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Of Fudge Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Here's the events of the ERUPTION semi-finals in January Semi #1 https://www.facebook.com/events/647632888748325/ Semi #2 https://www.facebook.com/events/341535619543370/ Semi #3 https://www.facebook.com/events/300991866967521/ Semi #4 https://www.facebook.com/events/684936918336866/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Of Fudge Posted December 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) In collaboration with Captain Toms, Kenny’s Music, Enjoy Music Festival Aberdeen, and The Evening Express, Krakatoa is thrilled to announce the FINAL of our battle-of-the-bands, 'ERUPTION'. £2,500 CASH prize, winner takes all! https://www.facebook.com/events/225079317915054/ Edited December 14, 2016 by The Ghost Of Fudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Of Fudge Posted February 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) In collaboration with Captain Toms, Kenny’s Music, Enjoy Music Festival Aberdeen, and The Evening Express, Krakatoa is thrilled to announce the FINAL of our battle-of-the-bands, 'ERUPTION'. £2,500 CASH prize, winner takes all! Non Ticketed GigGIG 7pm-11pm £5 (£4 student) free entry 11pm-12amNEON LOUNGE 12am-3am £3 (student £2)See you here! #discovertiki #divebarFRI 10 FEBRUARY - KRAKATOA proudly presents:(Early start, first act onstage 8pm sharp - note: running-order to be chosen by chance on the night)THE FOUR BEST BANDS IN THE NORTHEAST BATTLE FOR YOUR ATTENTION! Winners of semi-final #1 = SONIC BUCKERwww.facebook.com/Sonicbucker/ A duo from Aberdeen with a sound that has been described as ZZ Top playing The Dead Weather’s 'Sea of Cowards' album. With a style rooted in hooks and riffs, like the great bands that came before them, this is a homage the band aren’t afraid to pay. Winners of semi-final #2 = FARwww.facebook.com/FaRmusicofficial/ Rock, soul, jazz, funk, reggae, folk and world influences (including Latin, African) inspire this great alternative band, who've been playing all over the country and introducing themselves to festival crowds over the past couple of years. Winners of semi-final #3 = THE MALPASO GANGwww.facebook.com/themalpasogang/ A classy five-piece country and western band, on a mission from God (AKA Hank Williams) to bring our infectious brand of alt. old country to the masses. Dancing (and howling at the moon) are guaranteed. Winners of semi-final #4 = FULL FATwww.facebook.com/fullfatband/ Brilliant alt.blues trio, inspired by Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher, Johnny Cash, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Thin Lizzy and Elvis. You'd be mad to miss this. Then: 11pm - 3am NEON LOUNGE A nocturnal refuge for the free spirited, an incandescent Dionysian antidote to clubbing. See you here! #discovertiki #divebar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Our Sponsors: Captain Tomswww.facebook.com/captaintomsaberdeen/ Kenny’s Musicwww.facebook.com/kennysmusicaberdeen/ Enjoy Music Festival Aberdeenwww.facebook.com/enjoymusicaberdeen/ The Evening Expresswww.facebook.com/EveningExpressAberdeen/ Krakatoawww.facebook.com/volcanictiki/ Edited February 5, 2017 by The Ghost Of Fudge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Of Fudge Posted February 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 (edited) facebook event - https://www.facebook.com/events/225079317915054/ facebook event - https://www.facebook.com/events/225079317915054/ Edited February 9, 2017 by The Ghost Of Fudge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Of Fudge Posted February 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2017 MESSAGE STARTS A huge thanks to everyone who came along last night, all the bands who took part in Eruption, to the sponsors, and especially to the finalists who competed last night (in alphabetical order): Far Full Fat Sonic Bucker The Malpaso Gang It was a great gig, and only 2 points separated the 4 bands. Congratulations to Far, the overall winner. This city has a wonderful, diverse, vibrant, and thriving music scene. Let's each continue doing our bit to keep it that way! MESSAGE ENDS 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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