The competition now has its own dedicated myspace page, making it easier for bands already promoting themselves through the website to log in and upload their demos.
Under the banner 'This Ain't A Competition - It's A Battle!', AKG Microphones is encouraging up-and-coming bands to enter the competition, which could win them a day in a recording studio with a named producer and the opportunity to play at a major festival in 2007. All bands have to do is submit an MP3 of their music for the judges' consideration. Bands must have a minimum of three performers and all songs must be original compositions, not cover versions of another artist's song.
AKG's Amanda Chester says: "We know there's a wealth of undiscovered talent out there and that a lot of these bands are already using myspace to promote their music. By offering a quick route through to our own competition website, we are making it much easier for them to enter."
Harman Pro UK and AKG are offering a range of prizes including a day in a studio for the winning band, a gig at a major festival in 2007 and an endorsement contract with AKG Microphones. They will also receive approximately £10,000 worth of PA System from Harman Pro UK featuring AKG Microphones, Crown amplifiers, JBL Speakers, Lexicon, BSS and dbx outboard as well as a Soundcraft mixing desk.
Two runner-ups will receive AKG Wireless Microphone systems and an endorsement contract with AKG Microphones, while all three finalists will have a chance to play live at the legendary KOKO Club in London.
Every band entering the competition will receive Unsigned Heroes 07 T Shirts, a 50% Off discount from AKG Microphones and AKG earphones.
(Chris Henry)
