Battle of the Bands 2012 National Championship continues around the country and now reaches the regional finals.
South Island regional final featuring:
- Apache Rose
- Kharon`s Porter
- Local Remedy
- Phantom Empire
- Picking At the Remnants
- Stonehurst
- The Roadcats
- The Snake Behaviour
Doors open 7pm, show runs from 8.00pm - 1.30am
All regional finals $15 door sales
Come along support local music, check out the live action and have a great night!
After 2 months of eliminations around the country it's all coming to a head with the regional finals taking place now until 11th August.
Featuring some high calibre new talent, the regional finals are well worth checking out. Multiple bands each night with a wide spectrum of music styles ensures there's something for everyone's taste. This is your chance to see some of NZ's best up and coming artists.
Bay of Plenty Regional Final-Brewers, Mt. Maunganui - Sat 28 July
Waikato Regional Final - Outback Inn, Hamilton - Fri 3 Aug
Auckland Regional Final 1 - Kings Arms, Newton - Sat 4 Aug
Wellington Regional Final - Bodega, Wellington - Sat 4 Aug
South Island Regional Final, The Venue,Christchurch - Fri 10 Aug
Auckland Regional Final 2, Juice Bar, Parnell - Sat 11 Aug
National finals - 24 bands over 2 nights...
Fri 31 Aug @ Kings Arms & Sat 1 Sept @ Juice Bar
Tickets for the national finals from eventfinder.co.nz
As well as gaining national attention, the winning band at the national final will receive a bevy of prizes including:
• Recording time at NZ’s premier recording facility York Street Studios
• Musical equipment from Jansen, Allen & Heath and Audio Technica
• Converse Shoes, Paiste Cymbal, Live appearances and more to be announced
For full listings of all shows, bands performing and more info; please see the website.




