2009 RounDUp comp winners

A MASSIVE congrats to the winners of the 2009 RounDUp comp, Sleepy Age.
From here they jump in to the studio the day after the comp (so today!) and the prize galore just keeps on coming.

Also, another congrats goes out to Miles McDougall for his musical project Pikachunes winning the Best Demo competition for his track 'Fire'. He's off to Auckland to spend some time in the Red Bull studios with well-known producer, Recloose. Not to mention a years supply of Red Bull- no excuses for being tired now Miles! :P

Its been an amazing comp this year, it was great to meet you all and we'll see you again soon no doubt. (Do come and say hello if you see me around :D)

And check out the vids from the finals night on the RDU You Tube channel! Doooo it!

Much love & all that stuff...

mali*

The grand final is upon us!

Howdy all,

Firstly i just wanted to say a congrats to The Burning Sensations on getting through to the Roundup grand final as the wildcard entry. Took a while to make a decision, but we got there in the end!

Aaaand a MASSIVE THANK YOU to every other band that competed in the quarter finals. It was great to meet a bunch of y'all, hope all your musical endeavours go well from here on. Will be good to see you guys on finals night though! Come hangout and party :D

For you grand finalists, here are the times you are going to be playing. We're doing the: early-start-keeping-the-half-hour-sets thing...instead of what we talked about on this morning's Breakfast With Spanky show.

8-8:30: The Burning Sensations

845-915: T54

930-10: Sleepy Age

1015-1045: The Unfaithful Ways

11-1130: Soulsystem

Keep an eye on the blog just in case any changes happen...
Otherwise, see you Friday!

Mali xx

Past winners are awesome

Check out 2007 Roundup Winners Bang! Bang! Eche!'s new vid: "(You + Me) As Thick As Thieves"

Bang Bang Eche - (You + Me) As Thick As Thieves from Bang Bang Eche on Vimeo.

Finals videos

For all of you who had a camera shoved in front of your face, see yourself here: http://www.youtube.com/user/RDU985FM

And here are a couple of vids from both nights...

Quarter finals week 1 winners

Friday 4th Sept
Soulsystem

Saturday 5th Sept
(Joe &) T54
(Slight name change :D)

Congrats to you both!

To everyone who did perform, dont lose hope! I'll be choosing a wildcard entry for the grand final...

finals schedule

Sorry for the wait but here it is:
(Im technologically impaired- this is honestly the 5th time i've tried posting this in some type of way so let me know if it doesnt make sense!)

First band: 8:15-8:45pm
Second band: 9:00-9:30pm
Third band: 9:45-10:15pm
Fourth band: 10:30-11:00

SO in this order:

Fri 4th Sept
Weaponized
5th Day of May
Bloodmoney
Soulsystem

Sat 5th Sept
Magic Eye
O'Lovely
Greenbeat
Joe & T54

Fri 11th Sept
Audrey is Brave, Lennie is Honest
Sleepy Age
Pikechunes
Lizards in Disguise

Sat 12th Sept
Blast! Blast! Noise!
The Unfaithful Ways
The Implications
The Burning Sensations

All times are FINAL.

As you can see, you get 15min changeovers. To all the bands on first, you can start setting up sometime before 8pm. Mainz & i will be there from 7pm, so you are more than welcome to come anytime after that- especially if you are fussy about getting a good sound out of the amps etc. To everyone else- you are also welcome to come early to check out the steez and put your gear in the allocated space. There's nothing more frustrating than trying to get through a packed crowd with your gear. Plus i'll need people to have a nice cool Dux beer with hahaha.

Also. Marcus would like each band to fill out a stage plot. Attached is the stage plot below...please modify to your specifications so we can be prepared and make you sound amazing. Or somewhat close to :P (Once again- TECHNOLOGICALLY IMPAIRED. I hope it works!)
Please email these to me at mali@brokenhillrecords.com
(More urgently: Weaponized, 5DM, Bloodmoney & Soulsystem :D)

All the best! (Had to think of something that wasn't the usual 'Good Luck')

Quarter finalists [band change made: 2:06pm]

Times for the quarters will be posted in the next couple of days. This is not the order you are playing.
And as i always seem to say... Good Luck! Haha

Fri 4th Sept
Weaponized

5th Day of May

Bloodmoney

Soulsystem


Sat 5th Sept
Magic Eye

Joe & T54

O'Lovely

Greenbeat


Fri 11th Sept
Pikachunes

Audrey is Brave, Lennie is Honest

Sleepy Age

Lizards in Disguise


Sat 12th Sept
The Implications

Blast! Blast! Noise!

The Unfaithful Ways

The Burning Sensations

Heats weekend

Just letting y'all know i'll be announcing the quarter finalists on the 'Breakfast with Spanky' show tomorrow morning (Mon) sometime between 8-9am. If you are unable to tune in at that time, all good- i'll be making a post straight after i've announced it on air.

It was awesome to be able to meet some of you guys and to see what amazing talent Christchurch has. Even if you don't make it through to the next round i encourage you to keep writing, practicing and gigging- i was blown away by many of you.

So to all the bands that competed- THANK YOU SO MUCH. I'm going to keep an eye out for many of you, don't be phased by the random brown girl dancing up the front to your set :D
And a MASSIVE thanks to the Dux for looking after us so well, plus Marcus and the Mainz crew for all their hardwork.

Until tomorrow...

Gear list & Best Demo Comp

Hello bandies!

Tech specs are as follows:

Mapex 5 piece kit with hi-hat stand and two cymbal stands and 1 throne.
SWR Bass amp and 4x10 cab
Marshall MGX 100 guitar head + quad box
Fender FM212 guitar combo

Feel free to bring extra gear if you like...e.g: extra cymbals/stands, your own bass/guitar head etc. Just keep in mind you've only been allocated 15mins. This is very important!

And don't forget...We are still taking in Best Demo entries. One person can enter 3 tracks under different projects: e.g- John can enter a track for Groovy Monkeys (his band), Russian Cyclists (his duo) and Flying Low (his solo project)- it's not 3 tracks for one person/producer, does get a tad confusing!

You can hand in your entries to me at the heats if you dont get the postage thing in on time. You have all day Sat and Sun to see me!

Also- just so you know...the judges are looking for the following things:
-Musicianship: Technical ability, prep/tuning of equipment, onstage volume & dynamics, recovery from string breakage etc
-Originality: Composition, fresh ideas & good tunes
-Presence: Communication with the audience, impact, overall good show
-The Song: Overall impression of the song
-X-Factor: Pizazz, attention grabbing

Any questions about gear etc, just give me a holla :D

Roundup schedule: HEATS

Once again, good luck!
See you Saturday/Sunday :D

SATURDAY HEATS

10.00am	DC Soul
10.15am	O'Lovely
10.30am	Magic Eye
10.45am	BloodMoney
11.00am	Gearloose
11.15am	Blast! Blast! Noise
11.30am	Merchants of Flow
11.45am	Soulsystem
12.00pm	Ruiner
12.15pm	Children of the Abortion Bucket
12.30pm	Computer vs Dragon

12:45pm LUNCH BREAK
1:00pm LUNCH BREAK
1:15pm LUNCH BREAK

1.30pm	Alice and the Wonderband
1.45pm	Opal Halo
2.00pm	Von Voin Strum
2.15pm	Neverdead
2.30pm	None Left Standing
2.45pm	Drift
3.00pm	Reflekshun
3.15pm	Bigroof
3.30pm	Greenbeat
3.45pm	Fallas
4.00pm	5th Day of May
4.15pm	Troika
4.30pm	Forget Gravity
4.45pm	Kaizen Mofos

SUNDAY HEATS

10.00am	Pikachunes
10.15am	Space Cake
10.30am	The Unfaithful Ways
10.45am	Joe & TS4
11.00am	The Tin Snips
11.15am	Becs Adam
11.30am	Audrey is Brave, Lennie is honest
11.45am	D'Sendantz
12.00pm	The New Genetictists
12.15pm	Sleepy Age
12.30pm	Sexy Mothafucka's

12:45pm LUNCH BREAK
1:00pm LUNCH BREAK
1:15pm LUNCH BREAK

1.30pm	Bismarck Makes Fire
1.45pm	Team Wolf
2.00pm	SubRosa
2.15pm	Weaponized
2.30pm	Crimson Metal Drageon
2.45pm	The Implications
3.00pm	Lizard in Disguise
3.15pm	Zoo
3.30pm	Grafton Zoo
3.45pm	Sand Fly Bay
4.00pm	Moustache Ghost of Motech
4.15pm	Hayne
4.30pm	The Young Souls
4.45pm	The Knox
5pm	The Burning Sensations

One day left!

One day left guys!
One day left for the running of these fantastic prizes...

• $1500 credit to purchase anything in store at The Rock Shop – guitars, drums, production equipment, lighting, backline, microphone or amplification
• Live recording of your winning set thanks to MAINZ
• Mix down and mastering of your awesome live recording thanks to Tandem Voice Booth
• Recording and production of a single thanks to The Sitting Room
• Mastering of your single thanks to Tandem Voice Booth
• Hair styling and product thanks to Fox Hair
• Photo shoot with thanks to Dean McKenzie Photography
• Filming and production of your video single thanks to Gorilla Pictures
• Digital download of your single and video on RDU98.5FM
• Plugging of your song and video through Radio Active, Radio One, BFM and Radio Control
• Free poster campaign to promote your next live gig thanks to Phantom Bill Stickers
• Promotional campaign through the CHART website and database thanks to CHART
• Band Bio & Press Release with thanks to Write Music, Sharon McIver
• Promotion mentor package thanks to CHART
• A years MMF membership for winners band manager thanks to the Music Managers Forum
• A spot on the stage at Southern Amp 2009 (TBC)
• A spot on the stage at Chartfest 2010 thanks to CHART
• A spot on the stage at Sounday 2010 thanks to Fabel
• Your next big gig promoted thanks to RDU98.5FM
• An exclusive half hour Red Bull Studio Live Session - across all b nets nationwide / date TBC
• A News Feature / Band Bio on the Red Bull Studio Website.
• The 30 Minute Mastered session and HD Video Edit archived for public viewing on Red Bull Studio.co.nz site
• Band will walk away with the Video Footage (HD) and a mastered version of the live session recording.
• A Red Bull Fridge
• A Year’s supply of Free Red Bull (one case couriered to doorstep per month for 12 months)

And for Best Demo:

• A Mentor Session with top Producer - RECLOOSE
• A production session at the Red Bull Studio in Auckland (flight included)
• A Red Bull mini cooler
• A Year’s supply of Free Red Bull. (One case per month for 12 months)

Yeahtown!

Remember...hand in your entries before 5pm to Hunters & Collectors, The Dux de Lux or RDU :D And i know this wasn't mentioned on the entry forms but if you are competing and under 18, you MUST have a parent present with you! Please respect the regulations as required by the Dux de Lux.

And to everyone, GOOD LUCK!

Just a reminder!

You have 4 days to get your entries in!
If you don't have time to post, you can hand in your forms at Hunters & Collectors or the Dux de Lux before 5pm.
However, Best Demo entries don't close until Monday 31st August.

Good luck, see you soon!
m*

Interview with RounDUp 2008 winner, Von Klap

Perhaps when you win RounDUp 2009...you can grow up to be just like Von Klap :D
I spoke to them a while back and here's what they had to say...


1) Its been a year since your win at the 2008 RoundUp competition, whats been happening since?

Since the last time you heard from "Von" Klap Bobby has had two more children and Sam has had a haircut. The band has just finished recording 14 tracks for their debut album, "Dog". There have been new videos for the songs "Dying" and "Water and Wine". Of course, who could forget when RDU, in association with Gorilla Pictures, Hells Pizza, "The Swank" artists of hair, The Sitting Room, Tandem Voice Booth, Embassy, The Rockshop, Goodbye Blue Monday and Schwartzkopf brung you a video about "Not Getting Younger".


The band started letting off progressively larger and larger and then massive party poppers, sometimes projecting confetti up to 25 Metres according to the packaging. This created such a good vibe and everybody enjoyed themselves so much that nobody even noticed the smoke machine anymore.

David Bain was found innocent in his retrial and old cut stab-dogg was sentenced for murder. MJ died and the band watched "Shoah" another couple of times. Damien went to Thailand with his stepdad and little brother. Tim Moore rocked out at ChartFest to a crowd which swelled to at least 12-15 people, who apparently "felt uncomfortable". Nathan Haines closed for the band at SounDay and afterwards said that he felt "it was an honour". Matty X can see again thanks to the optometrists at Northlands Mall and Rayban.

Bobby had a motorcycle accident, and Chicken Pox. Sam quit the band after a performance-related-fiasco but was allowed to re-enter due to the low standard of applicants for the position of drummer.

The band went from strength to strength and changed their name to "Von Klap". Universal acclaim soon followed. The number of dogs in Christchurch increased from around 300 to 320. The tenth anniversary of Darcy Clay's death passed, and everybody tipped some booze on the carpet at practice to commemorate this. Von Klap travelled to majestic Onekaka's The Mussell Inn and had a swell time. The band remains desperate for any endorsement and/or sponsorship. They can be contacted on 021 353 759.

Currently the band are mixing the album, "Dog", and planning a new video which will "tackle the youth binge-drinking culture in Christchurch", thanks to Creative Communities, Christchurch City Council and Goodbye Blue Monday.

There have been many more dogs in the south island than Von Klap can remember, and the band hopes to honour the memory of all these lost dogs and celebrate the dogs of today with their forthcoming album "Dog".


2) Phew. Good effort. I need to rest for bit! But anyways, Last year you entered under the name 'The Klap', why the name change?

"Von Klap" are a band that used to be called "The Klap" until they realised "the" is totally passe and "von" is totes. Also, there are about 14 other bands around called "The Klap".

3) Haha. What are you plans for the future now that the win has kick-started your career somewhat.

"Von" Klap will continue to be more totes.

somewhat

cheers rdu



4) I see one of you (Tim) also has a solo project...any chance you'll be entering this year as a solo artist? Or any other boys in other musical projects?

No. "Bois Torlut" are considering entering but only Sam and Matty X are in it. Tim sucks

5) I'll keep that in mind :P...And lastly...any advice for this year's competitors?

Dont bother, unless you're The Unfaithful Ways.
But if you must ignore our first advice,
stageshow stageshow stageshow.

Check out Von Klap's video "Not Getting Younger": one of the prizes from winning RounDUp, courtesy of Gorilla Pictures.

Entry forms and other things.

Heya! In case you haven't noticed, the entry forms are now posted here- the link is above. If you're having trouble downloading it or have any questions regarding entry, be sure to let me know, its pretty straight forward though. Alternatively, you can pick up a hard copy from the RDU studio, Hunters & Collectors or at the Dux de Lux.

And introducing a new feature of the competition: Best Demo! Info is below and you can also download the entry forms for this above (good exercise for the eyes, this looking up and down thing :D)

If you are planning on entering and have a music My Space page, do make sure to add this to your 'Upcoming Shows' section. Even though you may only play one song throughout the whole competition, having your friends, fans and support crew there will totally make the playing easier and lessen the feeling of 'ooh...competition' lol. We also have an event page on Facebook- do check it out! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1253222183&v=feed&story_fbid=241789935494#/event.php?eid=105535079454 This is another good way of spreading the word about your gig, especially to your friends who aren't, cant work or dont know about My Space :D

Next time you hear from me, you actually wont hahaha.
An interview with Von Klap (formerly The Klap) up next :D

A chunk more information...

Like the rage of Godzilla or the cunning of Kong, Round Up grows in power with every passing year. This beast of a band competition is open to all brave enough to face their fears and join the ranks of past Round Up warriors including The Klap, The Tiger Tones, Bang! Bang! Eche!, Slipstream and The Undercurrents, Shapeshifter, The O’Lovelies, The Deceivers, The Insurgents, Heavy Jones Trio and P Bass Expressway

WHO WILL CONQUER THE BEAST THIS YEAR?
The Christchurch live music scene is thriving, with over 500 bands currently listed on the CHART (christchurchmusic.org.nz) website. RoundUp is a tangible example of RDU’s commitment to developing locally produced, original music and sharing it with the wider New Zealand music industry. RDU is stoked to be collaborating with Christchurch’s key music industry partners to provide the winning band with the opportunity to get their career as a band rolling.
RounDUp 2008 showed just how necessary a competition like this is with over 50 original bands entering. Enter at the Dux de Lux, Hunters and Collectors or via www.rdu.org.nz

BEST DEMO:
RDU is pleased to announce a new competition for 2009 to showcase the best produced track or song. Entries will be judged on the overall sound quality and production values and will give consideration to composition. The winner must be part of the production, but is not limited to playing a single role ie: composer and engineer. Best Demo is NOT genre specific and proudly presented by Redbull for 2009.

VENUE:
The Dux de Lux winner of the New Zealand Bar of the Year Award for 2006 and 2008, has long been and is still, Christchurch’s leading showcase for contemporary New Zealand music featuring a weekly line up of new music every week. Located in central Christchurch, RounDUp and Decknology 2009 will take over the entire 2500 person capacity complex and entertain our neighbourhood with Christchurch’s freshest music.

WE NOW CAN CONFIRM THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Heats Sat 29 Aug & Sun 30 Aug 9am – 6pm approx Tavern Bar
Quarter/Category Finals 1 Friday 4 Sept 5:00 pm onwards Tavern Bar
Quarter/Category Finals 2 Saturday 5 Sept 5:00 pm onwards Tavern Bar Quarter/Category Finals 3 Friday 11 Sept 5:00 pm onwards Tavern Bar
Quarter/Category Finals 4 Saturday 12 Sept 5:00 pm onwards Tavern Bar
Grand Final Friday 18 Sept 4:00 pm – 1 am Tavern Bar

HOW TO ENTER
Entry forms available online at www.rdu.org.nz, or from Hunters and Collectors (235 High Street), Dux de Lux (cnr Montreal & Hereford St) or at RDU (90 Ilam Rd, Christchurch)

Completed entry forms need to be received by 21st August 2009 at 5pm by either:
• Posting it to Round Up 2009/Decknology, RDU 98.5FM, PO Box 31244, Ilam, Christchurch
• Drop the form into the station, upstairs at the UCSA building, 90 Ilam Rd
• Drop it into Hunters & Collectors, 235 High Street or the Dux de Lux, cnr Montreal & Hereford St

Further announcements to follow – all details will be posted on www.rdu.org.nz
For more information, interviews or content relating to these events contact RDU on (03) 364 2983
or email: roundup@rdu.org.nz

And this wouldn't be possible without our partners and sponsors! Chur!

Welcome Friends!

Welcome to the first edition of the RDU Roundup Blog!
Tis your ol' pal Mali here...and you'll have the pleasure of spending the next few months or so with me as we journey into what will be an exciting Roundup competition this year. Im looking forward to seeing what amazing talent Christchurch has to offer, not to mention meeting new people- probably you! :D

We'll also be checking out what our past winners have been up to, starting with RDU Roundup 2008 winners, Von Klap (previously The Klap. That old 'the' aye? :P)

This is the place for all you bandies needing to know bits of info. I'll be adding more things as time goes on. Feel free to hit me up with some questions, comments and other such things of similar nature.

It's going to be a great year...

Much love,
mali*