The bandXaargau festival offers professional performance opportunities for up-and-coming talent. The participating bands are given the opportunity to present their musical skills live to an audience.

At the qualifying concerts in Aarau, Baden, Brugg and now also in Aarburg, 23 bands with members aged between 12 and 23 will be competing this year. In addition to the bands, the spotlight will also be on talented young presenters who will guide the audience through the evening.

The preliminary rounds take place in Aarburg, Brugg, Baden and Aarau. Each evening, five to six bands present their own songs or cover songs for twenty minutes. The musical spectrum of the performances ranges from rock to metal to hip-hop.

The jury is made up of experienced musicians and media representatives. They give each band feedback after their performance. In the end, the best six bands make it through to the final on May 25, 2013 at KiFF Aarau.

More info: www.bandxaargau.ch