From 16 countries in 2004 to 24 countries in 2005 and around 34 countries this year, the Global Battle of the Bands (GBOB) is getting bigger and better all the time.
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GBOB is the world\'s biggest live talent competition for live pop and rock bands. Encompassing all musical genres, the Global Battle of the Bands will strive to bring the best un-manufactured new talent in the world to a wider audience. And the Global Battle of the Bands is achieving its aims!
The very first World Final took place at London’s Astoria in 2004 and the winners, Spanish indie band Second, have since signed a publishing deal with EMI Publishing and a major recording contract with WEA/Warner Brothers label DRO Atlantic.
And things are also looking good for the 2005 World Final winners, Irish band Kopek, have been signed by New York-based artist manager Thomas Valentino who steered Kid Rock to fame. The band has just finished recording a handful of new tracks in Los Angeles with top producer Danny Saber (U2, Marilyn Manson, David Bowie etc).
We are hoping that the band that wins the 2006 World Final in December will achieve similar success because we want to maintain a track record for breaking new bands.
Forget about artificial Pop Idol-style competitions and all the other glorified karaoke rubbish out there, this is the real deal for real bands playing real music - live. There are just two rules: no cover versions and no pre-recorded music.
Every year Local Qualifying Heats and National Finals take place in many countries around the world, with the eventual winners of these going forward to The Global Battle of the Bands World Final.
The 2006 Global Battle of the Bands World Final takes place at London’s Astoria from December 10-12. More info? Check the GBOB web site.
From 16 countries in 2004 to 24 countries in 2005 and around 34 countries this year, the Global Battle of the Bands (GBOB) is getting bigger and better all the time.
