Rocktaves
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Rocktaves1 is one of the oldest and most prestigious rock band competitions organised in India
at the university level. Held every year in BITS, Pilani
during its annual cultural fest OASIS
, it includes two rounds, the elimination and the final round. It is judged by professionals from famous bands. It provides a good platform for upcoming Indian bands.The uniqueness of this event is the fact that it happens all through the night.So the rock fans had all the reasons to headbang through the night in this awesome event organised by ARBITS (Association of Rockers in BITS). Some of the biggest bands in the country like Parikrama, Indian Ocean
, Prestorika and Euphoria
have risen to fame after winning Rocktaves. In Oasis 2008, Unio Mystica, the winners of Rocktaves were the band "Rosemary". "The Circus" came second.This event is also a major stage for upcoming bands to show their talent. In 2008 edition of Rocktaves a band named Lounge Piranha
from Bangalore came all the way over to this event to promote their new album.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
at the university level. Held every year in BITS, Pilani
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, is a private university located in Pilani, Rajasthan, India. BITS Pilani is considered one of the most prestigious and selective universities in India...
during its annual cultural fest OASIS
OASIS (culfest)
OASIS is a cultural festival conducted annually by the students of Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani in Pilani, India. Organised during the month of October, the college attracts more than 4000 participants during the festival.-History:...
, it includes two rounds, the elimination and the final round. It is judged by professionals from famous bands. It provides a good platform for upcoming Indian bands.The uniqueness of this event is the fact that it happens all through the night.So the rock fans had all the reasons to headbang through the night in this awesome event organised by ARBITS (Association of Rockers in BITS). Some of the biggest bands in the country like Parikrama, Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean (band)
Indian Ocean are an Indian rock band formed in New Delhi in 1990. They are considered to be the pioneers of fusion rock genre in India. Susmit Sen, Asheem Chakravarty, Rahul Ram and Amit Kilam formed the most stable and successful line-up in the band's timeline. This line-up lasted till Asheem's...
, Prestorika and Euphoria
Euphoria (Indian band)
Euphoria , is an Indian rock band from the city of Delhi, India.-Films:The band has composed the soundtrack for a Malayalam film named Best of luck .-Albums:* 1998 - Dhoom* 2000 - Phir Dhoom* 2003 - Gully* 2006 - Mehfuz* 2008 - ReDhoom...
have risen to fame after winning Rocktaves. In Oasis 2008, Unio Mystica, the winners of Rocktaves were the band "Rosemary". "The Circus" came second.This event is also a major stage for upcoming bands to show their talent. In 2008 edition of Rocktaves a band named Lounge Piranha
Lounge piranha
Lounge Piranha is an alternative rock/post-rock band from Bangalore. Formed in 2005 and having gigged heavily around India since then, Piranha now has a large community of fans and regular listeners around the country. From guitars and drums to didgeridoos and djembes, and a short wave radio to a...
from Bangalore came all the way over to this event to promote their new album.