Rocketloud 2012

ROCKETLOUD 2012 is a first of its kind online Battle of Bands in Meerut with an objective to provide a platform and highlight each and every school band or amateur band in the city so that they can emerge out as semipro band in the city and take a step further to become a pro band in the country.

 The competition is divided into two levels -
 1. LEVEL I - Cover Round
2. LEVEL II - Compose Round

 Level I - Cover Round (15.12.12 - 15.01.13)

In this round, the band will have to cover a song (declared by us) and then submit the video and audio of the same. The cover version should sound exactly or nearly as the original (as in same solos, same riffs) however you can add your own elements in between as per your playing style.

 Level II - Compose Round (18.01.2013 - 8.02.2013) 

In this round, the band will have to compose a song (lyrics will be provided) and then submit the video and audio of the same. Only 4 bands will be shortlisted for Level II.

ENTRY FEE - Rs 100 per band

PRIZE MONEY - An Acoustic Guitar

REQUIREMENTS -

1.      An email id in the name of the band. (For official communication).

2.      A facebook page in the name of the band.

PROCEDURE/INSTRUCTIONS -

1. To Register your band type RL and send it to 90 45 65 75 85

 2. You will receive a reply with the details of entry fee submission.

3. After successful submission, your registration details will be mailed to the band's email id.

 4. CLICK HERE to know the song which your band will have to cover for LEVEL I.

5. Shoot a music video of the cover version of the given song and upload it to your YOUTUBE channel or your facebook page and post the link on B.A.M. facebook Page(sound should be clearly audible with no noise)


 8. Two bands out of the entries received having maximum post likes on our facebook page (calculated till 15.01.2012) will be promoted to the next level)

 9. Two more bands will be shortlisted for Level II from the rest of the entries by our panel.

 10. The shortlisted bands list for Level II will be published on 17.01.2013 on B.A.M.'s page along with the instructions for Level II and the bands will be mailed for the same.

11. Final winner will be declared on 13.02.2013

 For any queries and info mailto:bammeerutofficial@gmail.com

Register for Arrythmia - Synapse 2012 Battle of Bands

One of the biggest and renowned battle of bands in Delhi University - ARRYTHMIA-2012 of Maulana Azad Medical College is scheduled this september.

RULES FOR THE EVENT - The event has 2 stages...
1- Pre-lims
2-Finals
15 bands will be selected to compete in the prelims. Each band will get 20 mins on stage including the sound check. Each band has to have two Orginal Compositions(no specific genre) in their setlist. After the Pre-lims 7 bands will be selected for the final event. All bands now will get 30 mins on stage including soundcheck.


Entry Fee : None

Prizes :
1st - Rs.10,000/- + gift vouchers
2nd - Rs.3000/- + gift vouchers Worth Rs.5000/-

Prelims - 5th September

Final - 7th September

You can mail your profiles at arrythmiabob@gmail.com

For more details contact here

Register your Band to perform at Mind Rocks Youth Summit 2012 | New Delhi

A festival of ideas, the India Today Youth Summit is a platform especially designed for young India. It’s a space that allows youngsters to interact with some of their icons in a two way conversation, hear their stories and learn from their experiences. It is also an event that recognizes the power of the mind and celebrates it through ideas, music and art by recognizing the best in their field and also giving them a stage to create, perform and engage.


Five (5) artists/bands will be selected for auditions on the basis of voting. These bands will be then called for auditions and the winners will get the chance to perform at the event.
India Today Youth Summit is one of the biggest youth events by India Today Group, India’s leading media conglomerate . Youth icons from cricket, bollywood, top corporate, sportsmen, authors, political leaders participate in the event.
The selected bands will get a chance to perform in front of celebrity youth icons and a large audience. The exposure of the event is enormous - reaching all media channels (TV, Print, Internet, Social Media and Radio) .
This is your chance to become a star. If you think your band has it in them to make it big, submit your RPK and let your music take the world by storm.

Expected Attendance: 2000+

All genres are welcome!

Location: Siri Fort Auditoriom, New Delhi

Event Dates: Sep 7, 2012

Submission Fee: FREE

Registeration Process : Must have a Reverbnation Account
Click here to Register

Passes Out : Heavy End Concert, August 18, St. Johns, Meerut | The Art of Noise

When the aura is filled with rainy sounds everywhere, The Art of Noise are ready to add flavour to it. Yes, they are coming up with a rock concert this August.
Heavy End Concert, as it has been named is ready to make you crazy.



Schedule :

Date : Saturday, August 18, 2012

Venue : St. John's Sr. Sec. School, Meerut Cantt, Meerut

Time : 8:30pm

Entry is via passes only. One pass will allow entry of two person at the concert venue.

Passes are out now.

Passes are availaible at following outlets.

1) Snip, Abulane

2) Citi Bakers, Hanuman Chowk

3) Advance, Sophia Market

Limited Passes. Hurry or you might regret.



The Art of Noise is a Rock Band from Meerut influenced by Metallica, Guns N Roses, Avenged Sevenfold, Linkin Park and many more. The current band line up is - -
Rosario Lucas - Lead Guitarist / Vocals
Mark James - On Lead Vocals/Bass/keyboard!
Yuvraj Singh - On Rhythm Guitar
Anurag Samuel - On Drums
Prannoy David- Lead Guitarist, Bass and Backing Vocals.


For more info, Contact here.

Meerut Stars ready to Rock Delhi University

Meerut teens are always in the limelight whether it is academics or the subject very close to their heart, Music. This time three youngsters from Meerut got admission in the most reputed university of India on the basis of their love for performing arts. They have been selected via Extra Curricular Activities Quota in Delhi University.
Saptak Sharma, a student of St. Mary's Academy Meerut, who is a well known Tabla Player in Meerut and is also a part of Meerut based Rock Band, The Androids has got admission in the renowned Kirorimal College for B.Com Hons.
Devika Aggarwal, a student of Meerut Public Girls School, Meerut, who is an excellent classical singer, has got admission in Miranda House for B.A. Music.
Sanskriti Goel, a student of Sophia Girls School, Meerut, who is an outstanding Kathak Dancer, has got admission in Jesus and Mary College for B.A. Economics Hons.
B.A.M. wishes them luck for their brilliant and bright future.

Register for Rockage | Live Out Loud Festival 2012

Date : Fri Aug 03 2012 at 01:00 pm
Venue : New Delhi, India

An initiative by Backflip ent & Kyoas ent. A varied and stimulating fest to represent a huge range of art from music to exhibitions. LOL'12 will consist of daytime & evening time events to be held at different venues to help the local artists, encourage max participation and support, also to ensure that LOL'12 is accessible to as many people as possible. An event dedicated to music, artwork and photography showcasing the proficiency of various artists from different fields over a span of 3 days.
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FRIDAY - 3rd August 2012 : ROCK-AGE

Every band strives to make it big heard but seldom gets the chance to. Here is the perfect stage to every interested rock band in Delhi and N.C.R. to get themselves heard by people who share the same love for rock music as them. Let the world see their passion for music and what they have in store for us at one of the best rock showcases Delhi will see. Enjoy the beats of the biggest rock artists being performed by some of the best bands in Delhi at "Rockage" perfect evening for rock lovers. Let's make it big! Bands are invited from genres like Rock, Heavy Metal, Alternative, Experimental etc. to show the world what they've really got.
ALL BANDS CAN EMAIL THEIR PROFILES, ALONG WITH A MINIMUM of 2 Original Compositions, to: info.backflip@gmail.com

Karaoke World Singing Championship 2012 | Indian trials at Delhi N.C.R.

Karaoke World Championships, the world's biggest karaoke event. It brings together singers from all over the world, regardless of race, nation or religion. KWC is the opportunity for aspiring singers to become stars.
Karaoke World Championships 2012 will be held in Lappeenranta, Finland from 28th of November to 1st of December the world's best amateur singers will perform in Holiday Club Saimaa, the Northern Europe's largest entertainment spa.

Entrants in the Karaoke World Championships are required to go through trials within their own country. The winners from the trial rounds will win exciting prizes, trophies, certificates and will stand a chance to go to Lappeenranta, Finland on an all expenses paid trip for the World Championships.
This year, the trials are happening in Delhi N.C.R apart from a few other Indian cities.

The dates for the trials are as given below:
Trial 1 - Jul 25 | Wednesday @ V Spot Cafe, Delhi (Saket)
Trial 2 - Jul 26 | Thursday @ V Spot Cafe, Delhi (Gurgaon)
Trial 3 - Jul 28 | Saturday @ 1 Cafe Lounge, Delhi
Trial 4 - Aug 1 | Wednesday @ V Spot Cafe, Delhi (Saket)
Trial 5 - Aug 2 | Thursday @ V Spot Cafe, Delhi (Gurgaon)
Trial 6 - Aug 4 | Saturday @ 1 Cafe Lounge, Delhi
Trial 7 - Aug 8 | Wednesday @ V Spot Cafe,Delhi (Saket)
Trial 8 - Aug 9 | Thursday @ V Spot Cafe, Delhi (Gurgaon)
Trial 9 - Aug 11 | Saturday @ 1 Cafe Lounge, Delhi
Trial 10 - Aug 18 | Saturday @ 1 Cafe Lounge, Delhi
Trial 11 - Aug 22 | Wednesday @ V Spot Cafe, Delhi (Saket)
Trial 12 - Aug 23 | Thursday @ V Spot Cafe, Delhi (Gurgaon)
Trial 13 - Sept 1 | Saturday @ 1 Cafe Lounge, Delhi

The competition is open for all interested participants. Participants may approach the representatives at the venue during any of the trial dates at 7pm and request your song to KJ and rock the floor!! The top 2 Male and 2 Female winners from every venue trial will compete for Venue Finale, the finalist will be then eligible for their respective Zonal Finals. Zonal Finalists will automatically become the Grand Finalists and will compete at the McDowell No. 1 KWC Indian Grand Finale on 7th October 2012.
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Concert Entries | The Gig Week 2012

As Delhi is flooded with Battle of Bands this july instead of rains...after Euphony Echo Event and Eventzzz Entertainment enrolments, here comes a CONCERT Opportunity for all the bands, no band wars this time, organised by The Gig Week.

It was a huge success last year and helped in creating vast fan base for the emerging artists.
The Gig Week in media

An upcoming week long music fest aptly named “The Gig Week” seeks to gather publicity and popularity for some of the most promising musical talents from across the city. This grand event has been put together by many well known artists in collaboration with those who arelooking for a breakthrough on the Indian music scene. Artists will be playing their music all across New Delhi at the most popular spots like Cafe Oz (GK1), Manajsa (Hauz Khas) and Turquoise Cottage(Vasant Vihar) to name a few.
The best part about the whole extravaganza- it’s free entry for all as the whole aim is to promote music of different genres and bring together true music lovers under one roof. Not one to miss.
REGISTER HERE, Last Date - 23rd July

Free Entry | Armageddon'12 - Acoustic Marathon - V SPOT, Gurgaon

Over 25 artists , One MAD Acoustic JAM , Members of Advaita, Bandish, Parikrama and loads of other budding and extremely talented performers, at an event first of its kind the Armageddon'12 Festival.

All you have to do is to reach The [V] Spot Cafe & Bar
3rd Floor, DLF City Phase IV, Gurgaon tomorrow i.e. on 14th July, Saturday at 7 PM and guess what, entry is free. Share the news to your friends and family.

Eventzzz Entertainment:Battle of Bands | September 2012

A musical competition “Eventzzz Entertainment” is soon going too held on SEPTEMBER 2012 in Delhi. No Registration and Participation Fee. In which Rock bands AND Dance groups are going to participate to win the musical battle, September, 2012 competition Round and Band Performance with Celebrity in front of 8000 crowd. Performance of bands and dance group will be judge by judges from respected musical school and celebrities. Lots of celebrities.
Register Here

Go get the Passes|Red Eagles June 4th live in Rock Concert @STEMS, Meerut

The preparations for the gig which will be worth remembered are on full swing. The only place these are a bit slow are from your side, yes, the fans. Go, get the passes. Be an early bird and tell it to your friends. Share as much as you can. Such gigs seldomly happen in your city so support Red Eagles, Support Rock, Support Music


Red Eagles has released the passes for their live in Rock Concert. The passes are availaible at-
1) FUEL, New Market, Begumbridge, Meerut.

2) Club17, Saket, Meerut.

3) Bharat Stationery Mart, Sadar Bazar, Meerut.

So hurry up folks. You wont like to miss them. Will you??


Schedule : 4th June 2012 6 PM Onwards.

Venue : St. Thomas English Medium School, Meerut



Red Eagles is multi faceted Band which experiments Rock, Blues, Funk Jazz, Hindi and contemporary Gospel Music. It has won and actively participated in various gigs and battle of bands in and around Meerut. Red Eagles is Aakash Raj on leads, Anil William on Vox,
Akash Rastogi on Bass,
Aditya Jain on Keys and Synths and
Kunal Khanna on Drums.

Lamb of God Nokia aLive India tour May 26, 2012|Bangalore in pics

A.M.E.N is inviting bands for Zenith-(Music Fest) | Register

A.M.E.N(Arts Music Entertainment News) is inviting bands for Zenith-(Music Fest)

'Zenith- The Music Fest' - an initiative by A.M.E.N (Arts Music Entertainment News), Zenith is a music fest celebrating World Music Day. Witness amazing events such as Live Band performances, Live Jam Sessions, Music Seminars, Art and Photography exhibition, Musical Equipment Customization, Tattoo Art and a LOT MORE! So join in to be a part of all the fun and more importantly for the love of Art and Music !! For bookings and more info, contact- Anurag Sharma +91-9718581669
Anika Mehta +91-7838543231

For Registration Form Click Here

Passes Out Now | Red Eagles June 4th live in Rock Concert @STEMS, Meerut

The wait is now over for the rockers and headbangers of Meerut. Red Eagles has released the passes for their live in Rock Concert. The passes are availaible at FUEL, New Market, Begumbridge, Meerut. So hurry up folks. You wont like to miss them. Aint you??


Schedule : 4th June 2012 6 PM Onwards.

Venue : St. Thomas English Medium School, Meerut



Red Eagles is multi faceted Band which experiments Rock, Blues, Funk Jazz, Hindi and contemporary Gospel Music. It has won and actively participated in various gigs and battle of bands in and around Meerut. Red Eagles is Aakash Raj on leads, Anil William on Vox,
Akash Rastogi on Bass,
Aditya Jain on Keys and Synths and
Kunal Khanna on Drums.

Laila - Faridkot cover by Lucid Symphony.

Check out this beautiful cover by Lucid Symphony of Laila by Faridkot at Sangeetam Fest, Shobhit University, Meerut.

Devoid - Possessed - Live at Unchained '12

Mumbai based Thrash Metal, Death Metal giant Devoid performing the track 'Possessed' from their debut album ' A God's Lie ' Live at Unchained 2012.

Red Eagles June 4th live in Rock Concert @STEMS, Meerut

For rockers and headbangers of Meerut, Red Eagles is coming up with a live in Rock Concert.

Schedule : 4th June 2012 6 PM Onwards.

Venue : St. Thomas English Medium School, Meerut



Red Eagles is multi faceted Band which experiments Rock, Blues, Funk Jazz, Hindi and contemporary Gospel Music. It has won and actively participated in various gigs and battle of bands in and around Meerut. Red Eagles is Aakash Raj on leads, Anil William on Vox,
Akash Rastogi on Bass,
Aditya Jain on Keys and Synths and
Kunal Khanna on Drums. Passes will be available soon. Keep Checking for Updates.

The Opportunity - Euphony Echo Event

A musical competition “Euphony Echo Event” is soon going too held on 6-12, August 2012 in Delhi. No Registration and Participation Fee. In which Rock bands are going to participate to win the musical battle. 6-11, August 2012 competition Round and 12 August 2012 Winner Band Performance With Celebrity in Front of 8000 Crowd. Performance of bands will be judge by judges from respected musical school. Lots of celebrities. Video Song chance to the Winner band, own composition song in album of Event.

Click here to Register

1833AD and Blind Image will headline Nepfest IV (Decapitated)

The Nepfest 4 is scheduled on Saturday, September 8, 2012, 1:00pm - 10:00pm in UTC+05:45

Venue : Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu, Nepal

ROMANOV" Presents NEPFEST IV SEPTEMBER, DECAPITATED again, with two bands from India also headlining the fest. The one from Delhi and the other from Chennai.
along with
The Bands lineup is as follows.

BANDS :
1) DECAPITATED - POLAND
2) ANTIM GRAHAN - NEPAL
3) UNDERSIDE - NEPAL
4) SOUL ANNIHILATION - USA
5) UGRA KARMA - NEPAL/USA
6) 1833 AD - INDIA
7) BLIND IMAGE - INDIA
8) KALODIN - NEPAL/SINGAPORE
9) BIDROHA - NEPAL
10) Winner of August Open Band Competition ( Nepfest III)