Grand Prize Package

• Dave Rhodes Productions & Parachute Studios - Fully Produced Single
  Record a single with award-winning producer and engineer Dave Rhodes (Devilskin, Blindspott, Head Like a Hole) at Parachute Studios. Includes pre-production, recording, mixing and mastering. Valued at $4,071. The winning band also receives a one-hour online mentoring session with Dave.

• Imaginary Friends - Music Video
  A professionally produced music video by Dave Thomson (Shepherds Reign, Alien Weaponry, The Boondocks), including camera equipment, lighting and a smoke machine as required. The winning band must supply the filming location. Valued at $3,500.

• Indium Design - Custom Single Artwork
  Custom single artwork and promotional posters by Barny Bewick (Devilskin, Alien Weaponry, Villainy, Shepherds Reign).

• Cash Prize - $1,000
  A cash prize for the winning band.

• Phantom Billstickers - Street Advertising
  $1,150 worth of street advertising across Auckland to promote your single release party.

• ACT UP Entertainment - Promotional Campaign
  A promotional campaign for your single, music video and release party across social media and music scene channels. Valued at $600.

• Ding Dong Lounge / Dead Witch - Venue Hire
  Free venue hire for your single release party at one of Auckland's iconic live music venues. Valued at $400.

• Ion Guitar Works - Instrument Servicing
  Instrument servicing and complimentary setups for the winning band before recording. Valued at up to $320.

• Epic Engraving - Winners Trophy
  A custom Ding Dong Lounge Band Competition trophy recognising your achievement as the 2026 winner.

• Muzic.NZ - Press Release & Promotion Package
  Creation and distribution of one press release, pinned to the top of the Muzic.NZ website for 24 hours. Tour announcements also receive a front-page tour feature. Valued at up to $360, including the $220 tour feature.

• Muzic.NZ - Musician Biography
  Creation of a new musician biography, added to the winning band's Muzic.NZ artist page. Valued at $150.

• Muzic.NZ - Artist Interview
  An email interview with Tim Gruar for publication on Muzic.NZ.

• Muzic.NZ - Professional Photo Shoot
  A heavily discounted professional photo shoot with Ming Lyu (Pantagruelv). Options include a live event shoot, album concept session or portrait shoot.

• Muzic.NZ - Mentoring Session
  A mentoring session with Trevor Faville from the DMY Foundation (DateMonthYear). The session can take place online or face-to-face in Hamilton.