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Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED 2009

Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED is back for 2009 and this year we’re opening the doors to original solo artists as well as bands - how cool is that!

Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED is back for 2009 and this year we’re opening the doors to original solo artists as well as bands - how cool is that!


Comp 1 starts in April with the winner scoring a spot at Splendour in the Grass plus a band development package worth $25k. 


The competition will consist of three stages: 


Competition 1

Stage 1 Nominations

50 acts, selected by the uncharTED A&R team and panel of industry experts, go to the public vote in stage 1 starting Tuesday April 28 at 10am. Registered users vote once per hour to decide six artists to go into the semi-finals. Our music media partners will pick their top four - one revealed each week. Voting closes 12pm Friday 22nd May. 


Stage 2 Semi-Final

Opens 12pm Friday 22nd May. Registered users vote once an hour from the ten semi-finalists to decide which three will go through to the finals. Voting closes 10am Tuesday 16th June. 


Stage 3 Final

Opens 10am Tuesday 16th June. Registered users vote once per hour for their favourite act. The ultimate winner will be decided by a combined public, media panel and Splendour In The Grass vote. Voting ends 10am Tuesday 7th July. 


Winner announcement: uncharTED Grand Final Event, Thursday 9th July. For the full run down about the comp click here.

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