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2011年6月27日                                27th June 2011
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Compilation CD5
Outdoor performances!
Bud Rocks - MIDI Band Competition
Shenzhen Performances
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This is a special newsletter which is only sent out to Hong Kong musicians with information on:
 
這是一輯只發送給香港音樂人的特別通告:


* Apply for The Underground compilation CD5.
*
登記參與The Underground 合輯5 之製作

* Midi Band Competition - sign up now!

* Midi樂隊比賽 - 現正接受報名!


* Interesting musical performances for OUTDOORS EVENTS

* 戶外活動表演機會

* Perform in Shenzhen

* 於深圳演出


We thank you for supporting The Underground and we will work hard with you
to make the live music scene in Hong Kong greater!  Have a great summer everyone!

非常感謝你對The Underground的支持, 我們將更努力令香港的音樂發展得更佳. 大家好好享受這個夏天吧!


Chris B
Compilation CD4 applications 

ATTENTION:  HONG KONG BANDS!!

香港樂隊請注意!

 

Hong Kong's live music scene is thriving and to prove it, we are planning to produce Compilation CD 5 that will showcase the creativity of Hong Kong musicians in one easily accessed package for the world to see.

 

香港現場音樂會正發展蓬勃,因此我們計劃發行新一輯合輯以證明之。合輯第四集與首三集一樣,集合了香港音樂人無限創意,給全世界欣賞!

 

Please read more here and apply before 5th September 2011. 

按此得知有關此合輯更多資料。有意參與者,請於八月八日前報名。

 

Looking for interesting or quirky or fun bands (or all three!!) to perform outdoors from mid-August to end September 2011! 
 
誠徵創新、瘋狂、有趣的樂隊於20118月中之9月作戶外演出

 

Hello creative bands!
 
各位具創意的樂隊:

 

 

We are looking for bands who can
* perform on Saturdays and/or Sundays afternoons
* between mid-August to end-September 2011
* perform outdoors

* have a fun performance

* OR have an interactive performance with the audience
* OR have an original angle
* Family-orientated performers and bands especially welcomed!
我們找尋的樂隊必須:


 

 

 

 

-         能於20118月中至9月的星期六和/或星期日下午作演出

-         能作戶外演出

-         能作有趣和吸引觀眾注意的音樂表演

-         能作與觀眾互動的表演

-         或音樂有原創性質
-    
音樂取向較合家歡的樂隊更為合適

 

Performance times:

* will be three to five short sets within a maximum of 6 hour period.
 
演出時間: 於最多6小時內演出3-5 set

 


Points to note:

You may be hired to perform one day only or more than one day depending on your act.
This is a paid opportunity.
The performances will be publicised through various media channels.

 
備注:

閣下的樂隊可能會被邀請演出一天或多於一天, 視乎樂隊的演出

演出樂隊將獲報酬

演出將被不同媒體的傳媒報道

 

 

How to apply:

 

* Please send email to contact@undergroundhk.com

* Please use the subject "Applying for Outdoor Performances"
* Please include band name, description - including the reason why you would be a good choice to perform and very importantly youtube link to your bands performance. 
DEADLINE for applications: 30th June 2011
(please send in asap!)

 

報名:

-         請電郵至contact@undergroundhk.com

-         電郵主題為「 Applying for Outdoor Performances

-         請在電郵中詳列樂隊名稱、樂隊介紹、寫出閣下的樂隊為何合適是次演出、以及樂隊演出的youtube連結

截止日期: 2011630

 

有意者請盡快報名!

 

  

Bud Rocks - MIDI BAND COMPETITION!
 
迷笛校園樂隊大賽!

 

Want to win an all expenses paid trip to perform at the Changjiang Midi Music Festival between October 1st and 4th 2011?

Then sign up for Bud Rocks - Midi band competition!

 

Two Preliminary Heats @ The Wanch (G/F., 54 Jaffe Rd., Wanchai):

-          July 5

-          July 12

Heats will start at 9pm and run till 1am.   A maximum of 8 bands can sign up for each heat and each band will have 15 minutes to perform at the heats. The three top scoring bands from each heat will go forward to the final.  

 

The Bud Rocks Midi Band Competition Hong Kong final will be held on July 15th at Backstage, Wellington St. Central.  The final will start at 10pm and end at 1am.  Each finalist band will have 20 minutes to perform.

 
想贏得免費於
2011101日至4日到中國參與及演出於長江迷笛音樂節?請參加迷笛校園樂隊大賽!

 

預賽The Wanch(灣仔謝斐道54號地下)

-         75

-         712

 

預賽將於晚上9時開始至凌晨1時。每場預賽將有最多8支樂隊參加,每隊均有15分鐘作表演,每場預賽中獲最高分數的3支樂隊會打入決賽。

 

香港決賽會在715晚上10時至凌晨1時於Backstage(中環威靈頓街)舉行。每支決賽隊伍將有20分鐘作演出。

 


Voting and Judging:

At the heats, bands will be judged by a panel of industry professionals on originality, stage presence and musicianship.   At the Hong Kong final on July 15th, the audience will count for 50% of the votes and the judges will count for 50% of the votes.

 

Entry Rules:

-          Max 6 persons per band

-          At least one member of the band must be between 18 to 25 years old.

-          Original music, any genre is acceptable.  Any language is acceptable.

-          Ability to play in Mainland China:

o        Visa has never been refused to enter the PRC.

o        No lyrics that might be found offensive by the PRC.

 

Prize: An all expenses paid trip (return air fare & accommodation) to participate in the China final, which will take place at the Changjiang Midi Music Festival between October 1st and 4th 2011.

 

投票及評判

預賽中,由業界專業人士所組成的評判團會根據樂隊的原創性、表現力及音樂造詣作評分。於715日的決賽,現場觀眾的投票將佔總分的一半,而評判團的比分將佔另一半。

 

比賽規則:

每支樂隊最多有6位成員

所有樂隊成員須年滿18

當中最少有一位成員為1825

比賽曲目須為原創作品,任何類型、任何語言的音樂均可

樂隊須可於中國大陸表演:

-         成員的簽證須從未被拒絕入境中國大陸

-         比賽曲目的歌詞不可對中國政府有冒犯

 

獎品:

免費於2011101日至4日參與長江迷笛音樂節及演出,包來回機票及住宿。

 

This competition is supported by The Underground HK.

 

How to enter the heats:

Send an email to: budrocks@erkonos.com with:
- Your bandname
- Myspace, website or douban page
- Band members ages
- Contact information

- date of heat preferred

*there is no entry fee for this competition*

 

 

此比賽由The Underground HK全力協辦。

 

報名參賽:

請將以下資料電郵至 budrocks@erkonos.com

樂隊名稱

樂隊的Myspace /豆瓣官方網址

樂隊成員的年齡

聯絡方法

選擇預賽日期

 

*比賽並不收取參賽費*

 

如有查詢,請電郵至 budrocks@erkonos.com

熱線:9486 4648

 

 

Shenzhen SHENZHEN PERFORMANCES!

 

Does your band want to perform in Shenzhen?
We're working with two venues to get more HK bands INTO
Shenzhen.

We're looking for bands who:
* want to be part of Underground Shenzhen - aiming
for November 2011 onwards (this is unpaid and you will
have to pay your own transportation fee)
OR
* perform covers and earn money in Shenzhen (earn performance fee + transportation reimbursement)
(3 sets of 45 minutes)
Please send an email to:
contact@undergroundhk.com
with the subject "Shenzhen Performances"
and tell us what you'd like to do in Shenzhen.