'Bodog Music Battle of the Bands' Premieres on fuse July 11 at 10pm Et
New York, NY (PRWEB) June 28, 2007 -- fuse, the national music television network, and Bodog Music (www.BodogMusic.com), the groundbreaking international record label, have announced that Bodog Music Battle of the Bands will premiere on fuse on July 11 at 10pm ET. The hour-long, ten episode series is based on Bodog Music's $1 Million Battle of the Bands.
Bodog Music Battle of the Bands provides viewers with a candid behind-the-scenes look at a nationwide music tour and all the talent, competition, and downright insanity that accompanies it. Ten very different bands from ten different backgrounds will converge to bring some of the rawest reality and most intense live performances ever shown on television.
"Bodog Music Battle of the Bands is not your everyday talent show," said Calvin Ayre, Founder of the Bodog Entertainment Group. "We put these bands through some pretty intense competition. Audience votes, coupled with judging on performance, image, songwriting, work ethic, networking, and the ability to self promote, will land the top bands in the finals. The band that wins gets massive internet fan support, combined with fuse's on-air exposure and Bodog Music's international marketing push. It's the chance of a lifetime."
The series is the culmination of competition that started in March 2006 when more than 7,000 music bands registered online, all vying for internet votes. The winners landed spots at one of the 350-plus live shows hosted by Bodog Music in 17 cities across the United States which narrowed the group to 17, then 10 and ultimately one incredible act.
"You put 10 different bands on the road together for a few weeks, throw the craziest punk judges into the mix and it's guaranteed to be a long, strange trip," says Ayre. "The series on fuse is going to make for some incredible performances and some great TV."
Each episode features live performances from the competing bands and criticisms and praises brought to them by the panel of expert talent judges that feature Johnny Rotten (Sex Pistols/Public Image Limited), Billy Duffy of The Cult, and Punk Goddess, Bodog Music recording Artist Bif Naked. Tour manager Stryker (co-host of syndicated radio show Loveline ) guides the bands through their experience along with a crew of celebrities who mentor the musicians on their path to a $1-million grand prize and live on air finale.
"fuse truly cares about music fans, so this show was a logical fit as these bands battle it out by traveling through America's great music cities," said Andy Meyer, director of development and original series, fuse. "The series provides an entertaining look at the drama and tensions that occur within bands on the verge of stardom, and the stress of living and performing on the road. We are excited to have the opportunity to bring this show to fuse viewers."
Online at www.fuse.tv, viewers can access band bios, host blogs, and view episode guides. For a sneak preview check out www.bodog.tv and tune in for the series premiere July 11 at 10pm ET on fuse.
About Bodog Music
BodogMusic.com (www.BodogMusic.com) is a division of the international digital entertainment giant Bodog Entertainment. With offices in the USA, UK, Canada, and Europe, this record label features a diverse and growing roster of talented musicians, including: The Vincent Black Shadow, Neurosonic, Wu-Tang Clan, Overkill, Nazanin, Bif Naked, Bishop Brigante, Billy Idol, Warren G, Soma City Ward, and The Heck. Bodog Music also distributes the Warcon Record Label and several acclaimed global movie soundtracks in Europe, including the Academy Award-winning film Little Miss Sunshine, Nacho Libre and Saw III. For the second year in a row, Bodog Music is looking to award $1 million recording and marketing contracts to the top unsigned bands in the world! With two new competitions - one held in North America and one held in Europe - "Bodog Battle" will air on major television networks across the globe and online at Bodog.TV. Bodog Music Founder Calvin Ayre, who is recognized as a world authority on branding in the digital entertainment industry, was featured on the cover of Forbes magazine's best-selling "Billionaires" issue in March 2006. For more information, contact publicity @ bodogmusic.com. BODOG is a registered trademark of Bodog Entertainment Group.
About fuse
fuse is a music television network offering a window into artists and bands, unorthodox music line-ups, unconventional lives and emerging trends. fuse reflects the rapidly changing interests and attitudes of its 12-34 year-old audience providing a destination for discovery and authentic content that pushes boundaries. Viewers can find a multi-media experience combining TV, Web and mobile technologies incorporating their opinions and ideas into the networks programming. Additional information about fuse can be found at www.fuse.tv. fuse is part of Madison Square Garden, L.P., owned by Cablevision Systems Corporation, which includes the New York Knicks (NBA); the New York Rangers (NHL); the New York Liberty (WNBA); the Hartford Wolf Pack (American Hockey League); MSG Entertainment, which includes concerts and events at Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, and the Beacon Theatre; and MSG Media, which is comprised of MSG and FSN New York; and the Madison Square Garden arena complex, located in the heart of the New York metropolitan area.
Contacts:
Rikki Zazula
Bodog Music
215.794.1972
rikki @ bodogmusic.com
Amy Lynn
fuse
212.324.3444
alynn @ fuse.tv
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