Date:06/07/2009 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2009/07/06/stories/2009070650820200.htm

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Sound selection Nikhil Chinnappa will be one of the judges

Kurkure Desi Beats Rock On with MTV is a reality series that captures the entire process of a band hunt, and what goes into the making of the desi rock band. Talented musicians and composers such as Kailash Kher, Ram Sampath and MTV VJ Nikhil Chinappa will be the judges in the show.The grand prize includes an album deal with T-series, a music video produced by MTV and a mega concert, apart from a State-of-the-art instrument set. The show is not limited to singers alone… so if you can sing in Hindi or play any instrument, head for the auditions.

Competitions are based on performance, skill and the ‘Desipann Quotient’. The auditions will be held at the Jnana Jyothi stadium in Bangalore on July 12 from 9 a.m. onwards.