Live & Loud
Local Artist wins top band award
The most anticipated reggae awards show in British history, the British Reggae Industry awards, took place at the prestigious Indigo2 on the 21st February 2013. Goldmaster All Star Band – one of gateways local artists have scooped one of the top awards BEST BRITISH BAND AT THE BRITISH REGGAE INDUSTRY...
read moreBattle of the Bands – Voting – Lines now closed
Voting is now closed for Battle of the Bands – the first heat. Thanks to all Bands for taking part. A Green Mile B Accidental Tourists C New Era D Something Simple E N/A F Blackstorm Sound the second heats will take place next week. Winners will be announced next Sunday at 10PM Share/Bookmark
read moreBattle of the Bands Show
Be sure to tune in to the Live & Loud show this coming Sunday with Ryan for a jam packed show! Unlike most shows, this week it’s a Battle of the Bands special. Why? I’ll tell you. As I’m sure you’re well aware, the closing date for entries to this years competition is the 3rd March, only a day or two before the show, meaning that the bands competing in the heats can be announced almost as soon as the applications are received! The first half hour or so of the show will be a recap of last years event – playing...
read moreBattle of the Bands 2012
Gateway 97.8, The Rotary club of Corringham Thameside and Yellow Advertiser brings you Battle of the Bands 2012 to apply please send a short mp3 of your band a biog to- Battleofthebands@gateway978.com Live interviews on the radio in March and live voting, The top 6 bands will go through to the Final at a live venue, Win the chance to be Gateway 97.8 Band of the year, Rotary live event, and coverage in the Yellow advertiser Plus the chance to appear at “sparks will fly in Basildon” to celebrate the Olympics. APPLY TODAY! Closing...
read moreFall to Oblivion: Live and Unsigned Final at the O2
Congratulations to Fall to Oblivion for making it through to The Live and Unsigned finals at The O2 on Saturday 23rd July 2011 Tickets are still available Here Don’t forget to vote for the band to make it through! Text “Unsigned4″ to 84222 (Without the “) [Charges may apply - visit www.liveandunsigned.uk.com for more info] Fall to Oblivion are an amazing contemporary metal band based in the Thurrock area. The 5 piece band have just released their latest EP, titled “A word of Advise”. The EP...
read moreDoll Set Tones on Gateway to Rock
On April 10th 2011 local band Doll Set Tones dropped in on Rik for an interview and to play a live set. Watch the interview below Part One: Part Two: Find parts 3-7 over on their YouTube Links to the Doll Set Tones: Official Website | MySpace |...
read moreBattle of the Bands Showcase
Battle of the Bands 2011 is coming to you soon! But who’s going through to the finals? Join Dewey D & Rik Moran on Sunday 20th and Sunday 27th March for two Battle of the Bands showcases. Tune into Gateway 97.8 from 4pm untill 8pm to hear the artists, and find out who will make it through. Sunday 20th March: * Green Mile * The Fiftyfours * The Human Soundtrack * Some were Satallites * Blur in Blue * Emy’s Parade * Heroes on Weekends * Vacant Touch Sunday 27th March * Iyus * False Heads * Abbey Rogue * Ajay and the Incident * The Ends *...
read moreBattle of the Bands – The Lineup So Far
At the moment, we have a number of bands which will be performing on the Live & Loud and Rock Shows later on this month for the heats to get through to the finals of this years BOTB on Friday 1st April. Tickets are already on sale, you can buy them from Gateway 97.8 in the Eastgate Shopping Centre, Selex Sports & Leisure Centre, and also from our website via PayPal from www.gateway978.com/botb But, we thought it was about time we let you know who we’ve got performing. So far, the confirmed acts to be performing live on air for a...
read moreBattle of the Bands Charity
On April 1st this year Gateway 97.8 are holding a battle of the bands competition in aid of St Lukes Hospice, If you wish to get involved then emailBattleofthebands@gateway978.com In the meantime, please help us with our fundraising by donation online now You can do so by visiting www.justgiving.com/battle-of-the-bands Share/Bookmark
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