Preparations for bandXaargau 2014
For the eighth time, young bands have the chance to present themselves on the stages of the canton of Aargau as part of the bandXaargau festival for up-and-coming bands. The festival will take place in March 2014 and registration is now open.
Young people from the canton of Aargau between the ages of 12 and 23 are eligible to take part. The bands must be able to play a repertoire of 20 minutes. Both covers and original compositions are possible. Places are limited, registrations will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
The preliminary rounds will take place in March 2014 in Aarau (Flösserplatz), Baden (Merkker), Brugg (Piccadilly) and Aarburg (Moonwalker). A jury will evaluate the performance and give the bands constructive feedback after their concert. Six finalists will be chosen from four preliminary rounds.
The finalists 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. They will also each receive a studio/mastering day. The best school band wins a performance at Musig i de Altstadt Aarau. As a special prize, the organizers of Open Air Gränichen will award a performance at the festival to a band of their choice. In addition, an audience prize for the favorite band will be awarded each evening.
More info: www.bandxaargau.ch
