Could this year be the best Battle of the Bands ever? Yes, with 4 amazing bands, Melonyea, What They Do, Diane Squat and 12.8 plus the famous, David Boring, as a guest band. This line up is stacked! Come join us, discover new music and be a judge at The Aftermath's Battle of the Bands Finals.
Guest band -
David Boring:
DAVID BORING is a Hong Kong-based five-piece noise / electro-noise band founded in 2013. DB went from being a group of underground maverick uncut gems, to a reclusive but sensational international cult favourite.
The Finalist bands -
Melonyea:
Melonyea is a funky band in quater-life crisis and seeking for an exit express our feelings. The band was awarded with Bronze prize of Asia-pacific and Golden Prize of Hong Kong in 2023 Hong Kong Asia Pacific Youth Band Sound Competition
Diane Squat:
Founded in Spring 2023, Diane Squat is an indie punk rock band based in Hong Kong. The common theme of their songs revolves around relationships, peers and nightlife in the local scene, with a mixture of raw, garage, poetic, and mellow sounds. With their 7 originals, the Diane Squat is currently introducing their music to the folks in Hong Kong, while writing more songs to record their debut LP. Diane Squat previously played in venues such as BOUND, Aftermath, Chez Trente, Sai Cheong, Salon 10.
Twelve Eight:
Formed in Hong Kong, Twelve Eight is a 5-piece rock band that has been around for more than a decade.
With their debut album released in 2014, the band quickly made an impact in the local music scene. Twelve Eight is known for their introspective songwriting and powerful stage presence, and their music reflects the everyday struggles and triumphs of ordinary individuals.
Twelve Eight aims to introduce to old fans with new sounds with a highly anticipated album set for release in 2024.
What They Do:
The band is formed by Bay and Josephine in 2019 and with a rotation of drummers and bassists, the perfect roster for now.
