<p>If there’s one thing we know we get right here at TATC, it’s finding some of the best independent talent that’s local and lekker. We know these streets are crawling with unsigned gems, and we want to find them. That’s why we’re incredibly buzzed to announce the fourth volume of Band Or Bust, alongside our partners The House of Machines, <a href="https://www.shure.com/en-MEA">Shure</a>, Jägermeister and <a href="https://onerpm.com/">ONErpm</a>. And we’re going bigger than ever in our search to find the cream of South Africa’s indie crop.</p>

<p>The winning act of Band Or Bust will walk away with the following:</p>

<ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>R10,000 cash prize</li>

<li>R10,000 Shure hamper</li>

<li>R2,500 Jägermeister hamper</li>

<li>One single professionally recorded, mixed and mastered by Ruan Vos at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sonic.nursery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sonic Nursery</a></li>

<li>A professional photoshoot by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laura.mccza/" target="blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Laura McCullagh</a></li>

<li>Free music distribution services through ONErpm</li>

<li>A&R and project management services for your release roll out through ONErpm</li>

<li>Access to an exclusive artist workshop hosted by Majozi and Tecla</li>

<li>Career guidance and mentorship from all four judges</li> </ul>

<p>Submissions will be judged by Majozi (pop singer-songwriter, guitarist and entrepreneur), Elle E (creative, booking agent and entrepreneur), Gina Alpert (co-founder and brand director of curated by KAYA), and TATC’s editor & founder, Tecla Ciolfi. The 4 judges will pick 6 finalists who will perform in pairs at The House Of Machines on Friday 5, 12 and 19 June, with the finalist being announced at the <strong>Band Or Bust final on Friday 26 June</strong> at The House Of Machines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The winner will be announced at the end of the evening. Entrance is free to all shows.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Entries are now open and will close on <strong>Sunday 10 May at 6pm.</strong></p>

<p>The 6 finalists will be announced on TATC on Friday 15 May at 6pm.</p>

<p><strong>To enter you have to do the following:</strong></p>

<ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Email your submission to contact@texxandthecity.com</li>

<li>Make sure to include “BAND OR BUST SUBMISSION” and the name of your act in the subject line</li>

<li>Your submission must include – a biography, a high res photo, social media handles and most importantly a link for us to listen to your music</li>

<li>The music you submit can be an album, EP, or an individual track</li>

<li>You can submit links for us to listen to your music on streaming services</li>

<li>You can submit unreleased tracks as attachments in your submission</li> </ul>

<p><strong>Some Ts & Cs:</strong></p>

<ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>You cannot enter if you work for or are affiliated with The House Of Machines, Shure, Jägermeister, or Texx and the City</li>

<li>You must be an independent musician</li>

<li>You must not have an existing deal with any record label</li>

<li>The winning act will receive their R10,000 cash and hampers no later than 30 days after the competition</li>

<li>The winning act will receive their photo shoot no later than 30 days after the competition</li>

<li>You must be available to perform in Cape Town on either 5, 12 or 19 June & then for the final on 26 June</li>

<li>If selected as a finalist, musicians are responsible for their own travel & accommodation in Cape Town</li> </ul>