Wrecked & Wasted Battle of the Bands 2012 final is about to take place!
Draw Me A Promise, PlayDead, Spoken Silence and Bound To Burn are the four local bands who have made the final and now gearing up to battle it out again to see who will be crowned the winners for 2012. The big event will take place on Fri 30th November at Cheers Nightclub Dumbarton.
The event has been organised as part of the local Wrecked & Wasted campaign to raise awareness of the risks of drinking alcohol and dangers of substance misuse amongst young people in West Dunbartonshire.
Laura Ward, Y sort it Youth Worker explains “This is a fantastic opportunity not only for bands to showcase local talent, but a very effective way of engaging with local young people about the responsible drinking and promote messages about the risks of substance misuse”
“This year is going to be bigger and better than previous Battle of the Bands, we are very lucky to have top Scottish band Hip Parade performing on the night – this has been organised through the support of O2 Think Big Volunteer Scheme” Hip Parade have played T in the Park, toured with top band Stereophonics, and have also been part of the Battle of the Bands events since the first heat took place back in August as talented members of our judging panel.
Carinna McMillan, O2 Senior Operations Manager explains “We are delighted to support the West Dunbartonshire Wrecked & Wasted Campaign and prizes for this years Battle of the Bands. We have managed to attract an array of talent for the judging panel for this event, including Jim Gellatly (Clyde 1), Ally Grey (Emu Bands), Robert Brogan (New Rhythms) and Phil Plunkett (Lomond Studios). Sonar FM will also be broadcasting live from the venue on the night. Y sort it staff and O2 Think Big volunteers will work together on the night making sure the event is a huge success and providing information on the Wrecked and Wasted campaign.”
Laura Ward continues “The Band Heats have attracted over 300 young people, and there has been a lot of interest in the final. This is not a great opportunity to celebrate local music but for local young people enjoy a safe night out .”
Wrecked & Wasted Battle of the Bands 2012 will be held at Cheers Night Club, on Friday 30th Nov, Doors open at 7pm. Strictly 16+ years, Tickets are available from Y sort it Cyber Centre, 24 Kilbowie Road, Clydebank, G811TH or from any of finalist bands.
For more information about the Wrecked & Wasted Campaign or future events please visit www.wreckedwd.co.uk or contact Y sort it on 0141 941 3308
