The New Nation - Internet Edition

Entertainment Report

PowerSurge, the first D'Rockstars band, released its first album sponsored by djiuce, the only youth mobile communications provider in the country.

PowerSurge launched its debut album titled 'Oprostut juddha' for music enthusiasts throughout the country at the Russian Cultural Centre Auditorium in the city recently.

G-Series hosted the album and the album featuring heavy metal songs.

djuice has always been actively involved in harnessing the musical talents of the nation's youth. DRockstars, staged by djuice for two seasons, is a televised musical talent hunt programme that has provided a unique platform for up-and-coming musicians to showcase their talent. Both instalments were hugely successfully and gained widespread popularity across all segments.

The first instalment of the talent hunt was the search for a solo artiste. Shuvo, crowned the first ever Drockstars winner, was chosen through judges' scores and SMS voting, as well as winning the competition Shuvo was made djuice brand ambassador. Renowned musician of the country Ayyub Bachchu conducted the first season and a mixed album by the top 10 Drockstars was released soon after the programme.

The second instalment, judges by iconic representatives of BAMBA (Bangladesh Musical Bands' Association), was the search for a band. Band from all over the country and from all genres flocked to take part in this unique talent hunt that saw PowerSurge, a Dhaka based thrash metal band, take the final honours.

Djuice is a brand that is closely associated with music. From organising some of the most successful concerts to providing stage for fresh new talents, the band promises to maintain its close ties with music in all spheres in the future.