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It’s Your Turn to Vote! AJ Hackett Bungy NZ Invite You to Vote for our Top 10 Semi-Finalists
Voting is now open until November 24, 2024
We’re in search of the best young Kiwi bands who embody a Live More, Fear Less mentality, and who love to thrash out. New Zealand bands with members between the ages of 13-25 from across the country have submitted entries to the Thrash More competition, and we’ve whittled it down to 10. It’s now your turn to vote for our top 10 semi-finalists.
HOW TO VOTE...
Keen to have your say? Voting is now open for our top 10 semi-finalists. To vote, scroll through and watch the top ten finalists’ video submissions below. Once you’ve made your mind up about which band you like best, visit the ‘Vote Now’ link to cast your vote. Voting closes November 24, 2024 at 11:59PM NZDT.
Note: Each person can only vote once.
Third Party - Overated
Ulterior Motive - The Sun
Rumpus Machine - Find Your Way
The Fish Pie Four - Walls
Superficial - Icarus
blxck window - Boycott The Devil (Nestle)
Red Weekend - Last Escape
Roadkill - Call-out/Liar
4Blu - Searching Blues
Atomica - Cry Your Eyes Out
PRIZES
GRAND PRIZE
$7000
The winner will be awarded $7,000 NZD which can be spent on music equipment or to pay for recording sessions in a studio.
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$3000
A further $3,000 NZD will be awarded to a community music programme or secondary school music programme, nominated by the winner.
top 3 finalists
$1000
In addition, the top three finalists will be awarded $1000 NZD in AJ Hackett Bungy NZ experience vouchers.
Deadline
All submissions must be received by 11:59 pm NZDT October 31, 2024.
CRITERIA
Eligibility
- Participants must be residents of New Zealand.
- Participants must be between the ages of 13 and 25 at the time of entry.
- Past winners of ‘Thrash More’ may not re-enter in subsequent years.
Submission Requirements
- All submissions must submit one original video recorded song, showcasing what “Live More, Fear Less” means to them. This is not a thrash metal competition. Bands of all genres are welcome to enter.
- The recorded song must be posted to the artists’ YouTube or Instagram channel including the hashtag #THRASHMORE and tagging @ajhackettbungynz; a link to the song must be included as part of their application.
- Each participant may submit only one entry
- Entries must be submitted through the official contest link (see “Apply Now”).
- All submissions must be created specifically for this contest.
Judging Criteria
- Entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges selected by AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand. The judges' decisions are final and binding.
- Entries will be judged based on their overall performance and their connection to “Live More, Fear Less”.
- The production quality of the video will not be taken into consideration in the selection process, but it will help if we can clearly see and hear the performance.
- The judging process will be confidential, and feedback will not be provided.
Judging process
There will be three rounds of judging:
Round 1 November 1 - 11, 2024
First round: All applications will be reviewed by a panel of judges selected by AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand to determine the top 10 semi-finalists, which will be announced publicly on November 11, 2024.
Round 2 November 11 - 26, 2024
Second round: A round of public voting. Our top 10 semi-finalists will be shared on https://bungy.co.nz/thrashmore for individuals to register to vote. The public vote will be open from November 11 - 24, 2024 at 11:59pm. The top three bands with the most votes will be announced on November 26, 2024 and will move on to the final round.
Round 3 November 26 - December 3, 2024
Final round: Judging will take place to determine the winner. The winner will be announced publicly on December 3, 2024.
Notification of Winner
- The winner will be announced publicly on December 3, 2024 at bungy.co.nz/thrashmore and across AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand’s social media.
- The winner will be contacted via contact details included with their submission.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact [email protected].
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
2023 Winners
POWDER CHUTES
2023 Thrash More contest winners, Powder Chutes, Wānaka-based rock band – comprising lead guitarist Clarke West, bassist Otis Murphy, lead vocalist Henry McConnell and drummer Archie Orbell – has been performing around the country and recently finished recording their self-titled album, which the Thrash More $7000 prize money helped fund. The group used the additional $3000 community cash prize to donate a Gibson Les Paul guitar to the Mount Aspiring College music department, in May 2024.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Read the full competition terms & conditions here.