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Band Experiments controversy
In 2000, Click Sound announced they would be hosting a battle of the bands-type competition, entitled The Band Experiments. Seeing this as a direct threat to their own Battle Of the Bands, UFM management decided that any band who entered the Band Experiments would not be allowed to take part in the Battle Of the Bands, which was happening around the same time. This lead to the farcical situation where bands were entering both anyway, but using a fake band name for one of the competitions. After much criticism from the bands, gig-goers, Clinton, and many of UFM's own staff, the decision was rescinded.
Announcing Staff
Scott Newth PD (1998-1999)
Justin Harris (1998-1999)
Greg Page (1998-1999)
Aaron Watkinson (1998-1999)
Debbie Cowan (1998-2000)
Jane Pierard (1998-2000)
Dean Ballinger (1998-2001)
Martin Walters (1998-2001)
Mark Tupuhi (1999-2000)
Penny Cantlon PD (1999-2001)
Roz Case (1999-2001)
Nathan Muller (1999-2001)
Nigel Stewart (1999-2001)
Marc Tetzlaff (1999-2001)
Dannii Vallely (1999-2001)
Bennett Rowe (1999-2001)
Slaveboy (Martin MacDonald) (2000-2001)
Thom Burton (2000-2000)
Damian Van Der Heijden (2000-2000)
Tariqa Howe (2000-2001)
Spud (Martin) (2000-2001)
Dan Duran (2001-2001)
This is an incomplete list. Feel free to add to it.
Published Articles
- City Musicians Switch Titles in Bid to Win Battle of the Ban, Waikato Times, 6 June 2000, P3
- Radio Station Backs Down on Plans to Blacklist Bands, Waikato Times, 14 June 2000, P14
