| MUMBAI:
After tasting success with American Idol US broadcaster Fox will now set
its sights on finding a band. It
will kick off the show The Next Great American band in October.
From
hair bands to hip-hop, classic rockers to country crooners, the show scours the
US seeking musical groups of all ages and styles, with hundreds of bands auditioning
for a backstage pass to stardom. From
the auditions, judges will narrow down the hopefuls to 10 semi-finalist bands
who will perform weekly in front of a live studio audience. Viewers will vote
for their favorite bands to determine who stays in the competition. Each
week, the bands will perform either original music or cover varied styles. The
range of genres will test their musical limits and could also strike the wrong
chord in their personal and professional relationships. The
season finale brings the ultimate battle of the bands, with the last three groups
competing to secure a contract with 19 recordings and the title of Next Great
American Band. | 
