AUCKLAND, Today: oOh! & Shout’s Poster Boys won top prizes at last night’s Battle of the Ad Bands 2023, held at Galatos Auckland.
The Comms Council’s Ashley Van Straalen said: “The music was pulsating at the 14th annual Battle of the Ad Bands, hosted by Flying Fish & the Comms Council.
“While the judging panel – comprising Steve Dunstan (founder of Huffer), Daniel Barnes, (founder of The Future Is Unwritten), and ASB Classic events manager Tracy Magan – were thoroughly impressed by the outstanding performances, one band emerged as the ultimate victors – The Poster Boys.
“With a captivating setlist that blended hits like Smooth Criminal by Alien Ant Farm, Wild Child by The Black Keys, Elephant by Tame Impala, Feel Good Inc by Gorillaz, Bad Guy by Billie Eilish, and Pumped Up Kicks by Foster the People, The Poster Boys had the audience rocking throughout their performance.
“Our sincere gratitude to TRB, Apex Insurance, Fortis Travel, Radio Hauraki/NZME, Huffer, Much Moore, Coffee Supreme, Prego, and Sal’s Pizza.”
“As a testament to their exceptional talent and dedication, The Poster Boys have been awarded a slew of prizes, including:
- A $100 Sal’s Pizza Voucher
- A production run of their own bespoke ice cream flavour from Much Moore Ice Cream
- A $500 lunch at Prego restaurant
- Most importantly, the coveted BOTAB Trophy
“The evening featured remarkable performances from all participating bands, each showcasing their unique talents and creativity …
- Dentsu – The Dents Who
- Hype & Dexter – Hype & the Dextones
- oOh! Media + Shout Media – The Poster Boys
- Stanley St – OnlyStans: The Errors Tour
- MBM – Ange from Accounts
- Colenso BBDO – Kill Enzo
- OMD – The Pixels
- Flying Fish – Noise Control
“This year’s Battle of the Ad Bands was made possible through the generous support of our sponsors, whose contributions ensured a night filled with excitement and fantastic prizes. We extend our sincere gratitude to The Radio Bureau, Apex Insurance, Fortis Travel, Radio Hauraki/NZME, Huffer, Much Moore, Coffee Supreme, Prego, and Sal’s Pizza.
- More photos here: facebook.com/BattleoftheAdBands
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