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BOTB Final (Be There!)

Posted by Dan (Sub-Editor) from Cardiff - Published on 10/08/2011 at 21:17
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Yn Gymraeg

The battle is on!

The heats are over and the Cardiff showdown is nearly upon us. We've held heats across Wales looking for the best unsigned Welsh act, and this Thursday at Clwb Ifor Bach, you can watch the finalists battle it out for the grand prize: opening the 4,000 capacity main stage at MERTHYR ROCK and a £750 Schecter Tempest custom guitar.

It's guaranteed to be one hell of a gig, and for only £5 on the door you'd be crazy to pass up on this if you're a music fan. You can even win free tickets (see below) 

The finals will take place at Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff this Thursday. Doors open at 7pm and the bands begin at 8pm.

See you all there.

THE FINALISTS:

 
Editions

Genre: Pop-Punk

South Wales pop-rockers Editions were formed from the ashes of The Story So Far, Set In Motion & The Guns. These guys kicked up a storm at Ebbw Vale Institute on the opening night of the heats, and are sure to go far.

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The Hotel Ambush

Genre: Heavy Metal

FACT: Lee Newbold's vocals are so powerful that if Justin Bieber ever walked within 10 miles of a Hotel Ambush gig his head would instantly explode.

Victors of the Porth heats, these guys rocked The Factory so hard our ears are still ringing.

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Eric Unseen

Genre: Indie / Reggae / Rock

Eric Unseen were winners of our Swansea heat at Sin City. These boys from Gwent bring uplifting beats to the stage and crowds to the dancefloor. Not one to miss.

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Men On The Chessboard

Genre: Funk / Psychedelic

Although we were forced to cancel the Bridgend heat so the judges couldn't enjoy an ear-splitting gig like at the previous heats, we still sent them the tracks and ordered them to be played at full volume before reaching a decision. It was a tough one, but the crazy-faced Men On The Chessboard were declared Bridgend's winners.

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The Undivided

Genre: Alt / Indie / Rock

The Undivided were chosen as the wildcard for this competition: while they were (narrowly) beaten by Eric Unseen at the Sin City heat, once every act had been seen the judges were allowed to pick one additional band to send through, and it was decided these guys still deserved a shot at the grand prize. Will they use this second chance to put Eric Unseen in their place and take the grand prize? Head down on Thursday to find out.

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WIN FREE TICKETS

£5 really is a bargain, but if you want to see these incredible acts for free then here's how to enter the competition: leave a comment on this article. It's that simple.

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We also have a pair of MERTHYR ROCK weekend festival tickets to give away on Thursday!

Keep your eyes on our site (and make sure you're signed up to CLICshot) because we'll be giving away more tickets to Merthyr Rock festival very soon!

CLIConline & merthyr rock battle of the bands final (english version)

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miss_ninjastar

miss_ninjastar

Commented 57 months ago - 16th August 2011 - 14:40pm

I love a good old BOTB competition, always good to see people give their all :)
Might rock up myself if I can round up some troops!

Dan (Sub-Editor)

Dan (Sub-Editor)

Commented 57 months ago - 16th August 2011 - 14:48pm

Whoop! Spread the word! :D

Also: You are now our first name in the competition, Miss Ninjastar. :)

Ollys_Direction

Ollys_Direction

Commented 57 months ago - 16th August 2011 - 17:09pm

Ohhhh I reeeaally wanna go but I can't find transport! D:

Can you invite Bieber? I mean if The Hotel Ambush are going to be there... well, need I say more? :D x

Ollys_Direction

Ollys_Direction

Commented 57 months ago - 17th August 2011 - 22:47pm

Forget the comment about no transport- found some! :D x

Dan (Sub-Editor)

Dan (Sub-Editor)

Commented 57 months ago - 18th August 2011 - 12:17pm

Whoop!

miss_ninjastar

miss_ninjastar

Commented 57 months ago - 18th August 2011 - 13:42pm

Oooh so is this now a head to head to win the tickets?!

CLICtania

CLICtania

Commented 57 months ago - 18th August 2011 - 13:51pm

Good luck all the bands tonight. Should be a good night, shame I live in North Wales or I'd be there.

Sam Sprout (Editor)

Sam Sprout (Editor)

Commented 57 months ago - 18th August 2011 - 13:57pm

@miss ninjastarr - I think can wangle you in

miss_ninjastar

miss_ninjastar

Commented 57 months ago - 18th August 2011 - 14:31pm

I can be wangled?! Sounds fun :P

SamuelPatterson

SamuelPatterson

Commented 57 months ago - 18th August 2011 - 15:07pm

Cutting it close here, btu I'm entering myself into this competition thing. Free tickets? I think so =D

Ollys_Direction

Ollys_Direction

Commented 57 months ago - 18th August 2011 - 16:09pm

I'm with Sinead now waiting for her to get ready then we're off into town before the gig. Should be fun! :D x

Tansi

Tansi

Commented 57 months ago - 18th August 2011 - 16:33pm

Almost ready! I'm looking forward to it C:

{D}al {B}lack

Commented 57 months ago - 20th August 2011 - 16:56pm

Cannot wait for this!!!!

Sam Sprout (Editor)

Sam Sprout (Editor)

Commented 57 months ago - 21st August 2011 - 10:58am

I hope you're referring to Merthyr Rock as the BOTB was on Thursday! It was great!

cindyCLIC

cindyCLIC

Commented 57 months ago - 22nd August 2011 - 08:40am

So who won and how did the night go? Looking forward to reading about it.

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