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CHRISTCHURCH 2023

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DIG THE GIG: UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY

Dig The Gig: University of Canterbury.

Venue: A Rolling Stone

579 Colombo St, Christchurch.

Doors open at 7pm 

House-band warms up the PA at 7.30pm

First UOC band takes the stage at 8.15pm

DIG THE GIG is a student band competition created to help bands launch their music careers.

Get to know our University of Canterbury bands here, then come to the live events and cheer them on. Registrations now closed.

UC, You're up!

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GALLERY

THE DRAW

HEat 1: May 3

WINNER: CROWN

Tealski

Big Angry

In The City

Crown

HEAT 2: May 17

WINNER: KENRING

Isolar

Kenring

Cam Giddens

Zengirl8

HEAT 3: May 31

WINNER: THE NORWESTERS

Hatch

Ragweed

Red Weekend

The Norwesters

Second Hand Goods

HEAT 4: June 14

WINNER: FLOODGATE

Only You

Gibson XCVIII

Tusekah

Floodgate

June

28

SEMI FiNALS

Heat 1 Winner

CROWN

Heat 2 Winner

KENRING

Heat 3 Winner

THE NORWESTERS

Heat 4 Winner

FLOODGATE

Wild CArd

TEALSKIE
RED WEEKEND
CAM GIDDENS
TUSEKAH

July

12

GRANd FiNAL

Best Semis
Decibel meter

FLOODGATE

2nd Best Semis​Decibel meter

CROWN

3rd Best Semis​Decibel meter

RED WEEKEND & THE NORWESTERS

4th Best Semis​Decibel meter

TUSEKAH

Congratulations

CROWN!

2023 Winners

The Winners

Crown is a four-piece band from Christchurch. Comprising of Damon on drums, Reece on bass, Nikau on vocals and Thomas on guitar.

Dig The Gig Christchurch Heat 1 2023 Draw featuring Tealskie, Big Angry, In The City, and Crown
Dig The Gig Christchurch Heat 2 2023 Draw featuring Isolar, Pariah, Kenring, Cam Giddens, Zengirl8
Dig The Gig Christchurch Heat 3 2023 Draw featuring Hatch, Ragweed, Mannequin Hand, and The Norwesters
Dig The Gig Christchurch Heat 4 2023 Draw featuring Only You, Gibson XCVIII, Tusekah, Floodgate
Dig The Gig Christchurch Semifinals 2023 Draw
Dig The Gig Christchurch Grand Finals 2023 Draw

THE VENUE

Venue: A Rolling Stone

579 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central 

All live DIG THE GIG gigs will be held at 'A Rolling Stone' one of Christchurch's very own famous live music venues. A Rolling Stone is a family-run, old-fashioned Irish hospitality venue inspired by the heart of Ireland and realised in the heart of Christchurch. We open every day of the week from 10am for brunch, lunch and dinner with a full menu and great chefs, through till late.

A Rolling Stone is also an epic live music venue, the perfect place to uncover Canterbury University's favourite live band!

 

So join us every second Wednesday for a head to head DIG THE GIG showdown with a little taste of Ireland – without a doubt the best pint of Guinness in town, and Bulmers Cider on tap. 

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OTHER Years
REGIONS

PRIZES

YEAR OF THE ARTS

Music Video Award

Award winning music director Mark Russell will be creating and producing a live band performance music video for the winning band. 

RHYTHM & ALPS

Arena Stage Award

Every band that enters will have the chance of winning a slot on the main stage at South Island's Premiere Music Festival.

GO LIVE

Main Stage Award

The winning band will have the chance to strut their swagger at Christchurch’s coolest winter festival Go Live. 

212 MUSIC GROUP

Mentoring Award

A three phase session with Cary Caldwell taking the winning band through the foundations to setting your band up for success in the music industry. 

DIG THE GIG

Best Fan Post Award

Fans are huge part of DTG, in fact without them there would be no show. This year we are excited to announce the DTG Fan Award. Its simple - post and tag DTG and show us your best band rock 'n roll reels and be into win the coolest fan prize in Aotearoa: 2 x 1 Day GA Festival Tickets to Rhythm & Vines

SALS PIZZA

Band Assistance Prize

A delicious $200 Sal's Pizza voucher for every band that enters and takes the stage.

RECYCLE BOUTIQUE

Style Booster Prize

A $200 Recycle Boutique voucher for every band that enters and takes the stage.

MAJOR MAJOR

Rider Prize Pack

Every band that enters and performs receives the Major Major DIG THE GIG Rider Pack. 

WHISTLE AND RIDE STUDIOS

Photography Prize

Every band that enters and performs has their band photo captured at Whistle & Ride Studios

YEAR OF THE ARTS

Studio Recording Award

Every band that makes the finals for DTG UOC will win a day recording/mixing their single at Christchurch’s best recording hub Orange Studios. Sponsored by Christchurch City Council