Music lovers, get ready for a brand-new music competition show that will change the game! “BANDED”, hosted by musician and television personality Brandon Jenner, with recording artist and American Idol finalist Didi Benami as co-host, is an innovative series that redefines the traditional “build-a-band” concept and showcases exceptional up-and-coming artists who can play, write, and sing. The series aims to give viewers an inside look into the real artistry of creating music and takes them behind the scenes to witness magic in the making.
In the series premiere, 25 contenders will be placed into five brand new multi-genre bands under the tutelage of GRAMMY®-winning and -nominated songwriters, producers, and artists such as Songwriters Hall of Fame honoree Wendy Starland, credited with discovering and developing Lady Gaga, Paul Ebersold, Steve Diamond, Justin Wilson, and Dave Pahanish. Each week, viewers can expect a roster of legendary mentors and guest judges from across the music spectrum, including Metal icons Vince Neil and Kip Winger, chart-topping Country star Steve Azar, Vans Warped Tour mastermind Kevin Lyman, and world-class rock ‘n roll drummer Mark Schulman, among many others.
Local musicians Dana Kamide, who wrote the theme song, and Sharon Aguilar who appears in the house band are sure to add an extra layer of excitement to the show. The series will air every Saturday at 7 pm ET on GameTV, beginning July 8th, exclusively in Canada.
The inaugural season presents eight all-new episodes, with six hour-long episodes bookended by the 90-minute season premiere and season finale. A special video podcast will accompany each episode, as BANDED contestants and stars breakdown all the latest happenings from the show.
“We are extremely pleased to announce our partnership with AXS TV in launching the inaugural season of BANDED,” said Nico Albano, Executive Producer of the series. “AXS TV’s national and digital platforms are incredibly robust, giving viewers multiple ways to conveniently enjoy our content. We hope that this will be the beginning of a long-lasting relationship between AXS TV and BANDED, and we look forward to continuing to work with them as we move forward into the future.”
So, get ready to witness the magic of creating music with “BANDED” premiering on AXS TV starting May 13th at 9 pm ET! With an all-star cast of musicians and music industry legends, this is a show you won’t want to miss!
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