This Friday September 18th marks the official launch of Paragon's massive new competition "ROCK THE HOUSE HARD". 7 incredible bands will be competing for $20,000 worth of prizing including:

*Recording with an esteemed producer
*Three sit-down interviews with one Major, Independent and Publishing Label.
*A band Merchandising package which includes: Logo Graphic Design and printing of good quality, cotton T-shirts & More.
*An Artist Development Deal with Paragonyx Entertainment which includes:
-A slot in three of Toronto's biggest indoor, industry music festivals.
-Three Lucrative weekend gigs at hard to crack Toronto Venues.
-One industry showcase.
-Featured band - www.paragononline.ca for three months.
-Your band's song on Paragon's myspace for three months.
*An Electronic press kit.
*CD Duplication.
*A live professional digital recording of your band's next show.
*A professional photoshoot.
& MUCH, MUCH MORE!

The lineup of bands and their set times are as follows:

8:40pm Executive Religion
9:20pm Mediocre at Best
10:00pm Pulse In Tempo
10:40pm Dirt and Diamonds
11:20pm Masons Landing
12:00am Rough House
12:40am Cell

Be sure to come out to the Hard Rock (270 Yonge St.) to cheer on your favorite competitor and support the local indie rock scene.

We are also now booking our second Hard Rock preliminary round date which will be Saturday November 7th. Be sure to sign up on paragononline.ca now. Just click on "ROCK THE HOUSE HARD" To sign up.