MUMBAI: Converse, a youth brand has announced �The Original Band' hunt, a search for original music by upcoming bands who are passionate about their music.

The band/ contestants can register by visiting any Planet Sports or Converse store and fill in the registration form. Online registration is also available through www.converse.buzzintown.com.

The applying bands are required to submit their original composition along with the registration. The selection criteria for the band members is that should be over 18 years of age and the music shall be an original composition in any genre  

The entries will be scanned and shortlisted by a panel of judges from the music fraternity. The shortlisted bands will be called to perform live at the designated venue in the cities where the event will happen.

The Delhi registrations are open till 23 October. The first event will be held on 30 October at Ansal Plaza, New Delhi with subsequent performances to be held in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Guwahati.

The winning bands from each city will get a chance to feature on The Original Music Album, by Converse India.

On partnering with Converse Planet Sports CEO Ravdeep Singh said, We are excited to offer yet another platform to our consumers to engage with Converse. The Original band hunt is an initiative from Converse to promote upcoming youth music bands in India. Converse, over the years, has tried to promote the upcoming talent and will continue to do so in future as well....

This initiative is for the amateur bands and avid original music lovers and provides them an opportunity to showcase their talent. Its aim is to search for a band that defies genres and can hold an audience with an original composition. This hunt will be held across some key cities in India, over a series of rounds and finally one band will claim the �Original Band' title.