Legendary rapper GZA from the Wu-Tang Clan, also know as the "Genius," will team up with his hometown blogger Brooklyn Vegan to lend their expertise and knowledge of music in deciding the winner of the inaugural Dickies Battle of the Bands in Austin, TX on Friday, March 20, 2009.
DJ Josh Madden, founder of the DCMA Collective, will DJ the event.
They will be partnered up with one final celebrity judge in the music industry to be announced shortly.
Submissions are still open for the Dickies Battle, but time is ticking! 8 independent/unsigned bands will be selected to compete for the $10,000 grand prize in this monumental war for the title. All entries are accepted via the Dickies Battle of the Bands website (http://dickiesupstart.com/) or by mail.
Deadline for submissions has been EXTENDED to Wednesday, February 25, 2009 11:59pm EST. Bands chosen to compete will be announced March 2, 2009 on http://dickiesupstart.com.
About Dickies
Founded in 1922, Dickies has worked its way up to become the largest work wear manufacturer in the world. Every Dickies garment, from work pants and work shirts to denim jeans, women's work wear and kids' school wear, stands for the quality, toughness, and pride that embodies the spirit of the American worker-traits mirrored in the rugged lifestyle that any independent / unsigned artist endures while grinding away to share their music with the masses.
The Dickies name has been built on strength and durability, qualities most bands will need as today's music business becomes more of a struggle than ever. Don't miss your chance to come out on top-enter the Battle of the Bands now!
While Dickies Battle of the Bands is taking place in Austin during SXSW, it is not an official SXSW event. This also means it's free and open to the public.
For more information, go to:
Dickies Battle of the Bands Official Website
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