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News |  30 Sep 2009 16:43 |  By RnMTeam

I-Rock XXIV is back

MUMBAI: It's that time of the year when we say 'thank you' rock. There is a lot to look forward to this week as 40 rock bands, five cities and 25 days later, Independence Rock XXIV is back to the place from where it all started: Mumbai.

Considered as the biggest rock festival in the country, Independence Rock has given a platform for acts like Indus Creed, Zero, Pentagram, Parikrama and Agni. This time, eight Mumbai bands are set to pit against each other for the coveted title starting from 30 September at Not Just Jazz By The Bay.

The bands selected for the Mumbai zone are; Zygnema, Safar, Human Abstract, Joy and the Ice Creams, Rosemary, Summerpint Junkie, Depth and Echoes. The participating bands in this years Independence RoCk have been a mix of metal bands, alernative, and rock acts. In addition, Hindi bands (like safar) is a welcome change, but its too be seen how the audience receives them 
Meanwhile, winners from Bengaluru (Inner Sanctum), Kolkata (Gravy Theory), Pune (Abraxas) and Delhi (Seize Her) have already been shortlisted and are set to perform on 3 October for the National Grand Finale. The Mumbai finalist will compete with these bands 

The most sought after day among I-Rock followers, the pro bands night has a healthy mix of popular rock and metal acts. Among the bands playing on this day are Channel [V] launchpad winners Reverse Polarity, Bhayanak Maut, Silver (I-Rock 2008 winners), Warren of Strat Blues (a band to look forward to) and AVIMA award winners Motherjane. Earlier, blues act Soulmate were also slated to perform for pro nights - too bad they are not performing. Below is all the info you need.

Schedule and Ticket info:

September 30

I-Rock XXIV Pub competition

Not Just Jazz By The Bay

Time: 8.30 pm onwards

Zygnema (Thrash metal), Safar (Hindi) Human Abstract (Funk), Joy and the Ice Creams (Classic Rock)

October 1

At: Not Just Jazz By The Bay

Time: 8.30 pm onwards

Rosemary (Won the Best Emerging Band award at this year's Jack Daniel's Annual Rock Awards) Summerpint Junkie (Progressive space-grunge band) Depth (funk and blues) Echoes (varied influences)

October 3

National Grand Finale 

Chitrakoot Grounds, behind Fun Republic, Laxmi Industrial Estate, Andheri (W).

5 pm. Performance begins at 6 pm.

Tickets: Rs 250 a day available at venue, Hiro Music, Hill Road, Bandra and Rhythm House, Kala Ghoda.

Pro bands: Infernal Wrath and Demonic Resurrection.

October 4

Pro band performances 

Chitrakoot Grounds, Andheri (W)

Reverse Polarity, Bhayanak Maut, Silver, Warren of Strat Blues and Motherjane.

Stay tuned for I-Rock updates...

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