Once again, for the 15th year in a row, Emergenza starts the season of opportunities for the skilled musician and the music lover alike. The best musicians will have the chance to win a shipload of prizes. MUSIC MAN Basses and Guitars, MAPEX drum kits, SENNHEISER wireless microphones, SABIAN top of the range cymbals, top AMPEG & CRATE, VOX & GENZ BENZ Amplifiers, OVATION & TAKAMINE guitars, and dozens and dozens of gorgeous customised musical instruments. (click here for full list) Once again the music industry gurus, the best teachers from music schools such as Berklee and Columbia, artist relation managers from the best music manufacturing companies will meet and attend the North American Finals and the other numerous ones in Europe, to determine who will be going home with the wonderfully crafted instruments. ….but that's not all, in fact EVERY SINGLE BAND that will take part in the festival will receive 2 sets of guitar strings and 1 set for bass courtesy of ERNIE BALL, a REMO drum head for the snare drum, a pair of drum sticks by REGAL TIP and other wonderful gadgets all to the total retail value of over $100. On top of all this, the band will have the opportunity to put a link on the Emergenza's 2 million yearly hit website, increasing the band's visibility and contacts. So everything's ready, strap your guitar on and play! To get a slot on the festival click here