For two weeks SA’s rock and indie bands have been submitting their entries in the hopes of being selected as a Vodacom Open The City finalist. After an intense judging session, this year’s panel has chosen the four finalists. And here they are:
P.H.Fat
The Kiffness
The Plastics
Bye Beneco
Vodacom is now giving the power to you – the music fans – to decide which one of these four local bands will be named Open The City winner and share the stage with Vodacom In The City’s international acts Rudimental, MGMT, Crystal Fighters and The Presets.
Public voting has opened and there are two ways to vote for the band you want to Open The City on 3 October:
- Visit http://www.vitc-competitions.co.za/, and click to vote for your band (make sure you read the Ts&Cs);
- SMS the band’s name to 48477
- SMS “PHFAT” to 48477
- SMS “KIFFNESS” to 48477
- SMS “PLASTICS” to 48477
- SMS “BYE BENECO” to 48477
(Standard SMS rates apply, follow the link in the reply SMS for Ts&Cs).
This year’s judging panel included Rowen Gangulu (Vodacom), Blaise Janichon (Seed Experiences), Sotiris Moldovanos (5FM), and Diane Coetzer (renowned music journalist), who had a tough time choosing the finalists from the impressive list of entries received.
Last year the voting got fierce – and fun – as each band finalist jostled for votes by creating their own “vote for us” videos, memes and heartfelt pleas on social media.
Public who vote before the end of August will stand the chance to see the finalists compete in an exclusive event on 5 September at the Open The City Session gig at Town Hall, Newtown.
Space at the Open The City Session is limited – But Vodacom is giving fans the chance to win two tickets to the gig simply by voting. Secure your spot at the front of the stage and get voting via www.VITC.co.za and SMS.
Plus if you have your photo taken at the Open The City Session at one of the Vodacom booths, you could win a chance to be on the exclusive Vodacom VIP Deck at Vodacom In The City. More details at http://www.vitc-competitions.co.za/
Voting closes on at midnight on 12 September and the winning band, the one that receives the most votes, will be announced on 17 September.
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