BandXaargau offers young people from Aargau between the ages of 12 and 23 and school bands under the direction of a teacher the opportunity to perform on a professional stage.

The preliminary rounds will take place in March 2014 in Aarau (Flösserplatz), Baden (Merkker), Brugg (Piccadilly) and Aarburg (Moonwalker). A jury consisting of musicians will evaluate the performance and give the bands constructive feedback after their concert.

Six finalists are selected from four preliminary rounds. They receive coaching from a specialist from the music business. Arrangements and live performances are fine-tuned in their own practice room and the bands receive tips and tricks on topics such as CD recordings and applying for gigs. There is also a DVD recording of the performance.

The winning band will play a concert tour through the canton of Aargau and can thus gain experience and references. Bands can register via the online form at www.bandxaargau.ch.