The Brand Agency’s Boy Brand takes out 2014 Youngbloods Bullshit Battle of the Ad Bands
It was a hot night on Friday as around 250 people watched the ‘cream’ of the industry’s musical talent take the stage at the Irish Club in Subiaco.
Creative ADM’s Ben Catley led off with a brilliant solo performance, followed by 5 bands: ‘The Crash’ from Gatecrasher; ‘Boy Brand’ from The Brand Agency; 303Way from 303LOWE; Band So Hard: The Bacon & Egg Sandwich Experience from Marketforce; and Lionel Bitchy from Meerkats.
After all had played two songs in round one, it was The Crash, Lionel Bitchy and Boy Brand that went through to the rock-off. The decision was very tight but it was the latter’s mix of theatre, crowd involvement and music that impressed the judges. Boy Brand won the perpetual trophy and the chance to play at next year’s Oasis Ball in front of 800 people.
The Battle of the Ad Bands is one of the industry’s best events of the year and this one was another fantastic night organised by the Youngbloods, MDS’s Tim Count and RT Flims’ Ross Tinney.
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First time I’ve been to the Bullshit Band Night. Was absolutely brilliant. Just wanted to know if the band from Marketforce was disqualified? They were incredible, could not believe they didn’t make the final. Do they all work at Marketforce or were they professional musicians brought in for the night?
I tend to agree. They were pretty spectacular. Boy Brand we’re amazing as well. What a great night.
Haha. No, we all work for Marketforce. We had been practicing for 6 weeks to make sure we sounded good on the night. I myself had never even played a bass before then so the whole experience was pretty amazing. Shame we didn’t get to play our finale. That was the hardest to learn. Oh well. Congratulations to Boy Brand on a great win.
It’s the Bullshit Band Night. Marketforce were too good. Brand Agency had the most bullshit. That’s why they won.
Well if that’s the criteria, then the Brand should just automatically win every year.