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The auditions will take place in Mumbai on December 20, 2004
As the search for the Samsung [v] Super Singer continues, music channel, CHannel [v] is ready to roll another music-based talent hunt. Called [v] Launch Pad, the contest is about launching a music band.
Talking about [v] Launch Pad, Amar Deb, business head, CHannel [v] says, "There are many talented music bands at the college level and, we want to target them. In that context [v] Launch Pad, serves as a perfect opportunity for these musicians to showcase their talent, not just to Indians, but to a global audience."
The competition opens for registration from December 15, 2004 onwards and, the auditions are scheduled for December 20. While music groups, from across the country can participate, for the auditions however, they would have to travel to Mumbai.
When quizzed about the kind of music band Channel [v] intends to launch, Deb replies, "CHannel [v] is open to any form of music practised by the bands. It could be an Indipop or a rock band, all we are seeking is originality. The band should be able to write its own lyrics and compose original music."
Ultimately, five music bands will make it to the final round of [v] Launch Pad. In the deciding round that will take place on January 15, each of the five bands will get to perform with an international artist. The executives at Channel [v] however, did not disclose the name of the artist. But the names of the judges were no secret. Music director duo ? Vishal and Shekhar (of Musafir fame) along with CHannel [v]?s Luke Kenny would judge the bands.
Like the earlier music contests, [v] Launch Pad too is going to be televised. The entire programme is split into eight episodes. The first three episodes capture the journey from the auditions to the various stages of elimination, to the final performance on stage. The next five episodes focus on the five selected bands and their expertise.
CHannel [v] plans to promote the contest through college festivals and hang-out joints such as Cafe Coffee Day.
‚? 2004 agencyfaqs!