MUMBAI: Harley-Davidson India and NH7 are launching this year’s edition of the country-wide band hunt. Entries for the Find Your Freedom band hunt are now open for bands to battle it out for the much sought-after stage spot at the Harley Rock Riders Season VI.
This year the Find Your Freedom Contest will resume its search for a band that can rock the stage and own the crowd with it’s energetic performances and cohesive sound at the Harley Rock Riders festival that will take place from October 30-31, 2015 at Mumbai’s iconic Richardson & Cruddas in Byculla.
The stage for the Harley Rock Riders Season VI has been set for a colossal lineup featuring two of the biggest headliners – metal gods Megadeth and reggae pioneers The Wailers. Alongside will be 18 of some of the best indie acts that our country has to offer namely – Indus Creed, Bhayanak Maut, Demonic Resurrection, Bombay Bassment, Abraxas, Blek, Coshish, Scribe, Skrat, The F16s, The DownTroddence, Noiseware, The Lightyears Explode, Providence, Superfuzz,The Ska Vengers, last year’s Find Your Freedom winners Kraken and the Find Your Freedom 2015 contest winners.
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In this edition of the Find Your Freedom contest, the winning band will be selected through a jury consisting of eminent names from the music scene in India.
The format to participate in this year’s competition is a brand new concept wherein:
· Over a duration of four weeks, bands across Mumbai and Pune can book two-hour slots each (on first come first serve basis) and just go and jam
· Since jamrooms have only been booked in two cities, outstation bands can share basic information – name of band, city you are based in, genre and links to their performances to participate
· The progression of bands in the competition will be at the sole discretion of the judges
· To participate, bands can log on to the website
Through the first five seasons, India’s premier rock music festival has provided the opportunity for various bands to perform to huge crowds and given them an impetus to reach out to new listeners and form new fans.
Apart from the incredible music line-up at the festival, at the crux of it all stands the magnificent Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Bike enthusiasts this year, be prepared to be dazzled with jaw dropping sculptures in motion with the custom motorcycle builder competition, “Custom Champion”. Five of the most talented motorcycle customizers from different corners of the country will showcase their creativity and talent by tricking out actual Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The winner gets an all-expense paid trip to the Mecca of motorcycling, the Harley-Davidson museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
That’s not all. Harley-Davidson and motorcycling enthusiasts also get the opportunity to familiarize themselves with one of the most iconic brands in the motorcycling world at the Harley-Davidson Boot Camp. A one-hour session that goes in-depth into the world of Harley-Davidson and its motorcycles, is divided into a 30-minute brand history and a 30-minute riding experience.
Head to the official Harley Rock Riders website for details about the festival. Young rock fans can purchase their Under 21 pass at Rs. 1000. Season tickets are priced at Rs. 2000 and Harley-Davidson Boot Camp at Rs. 1500 . A combo ticket is also available at Rs. 3000 that gives access to the Boot Camp and both days of the festival . Harley owners also get some pretty sweet deals on tickets and should get in touch with their H.O.G. Chapter Managers for details. Head to Insider.in to book your tickets now.
