20 songs entered the arena and after your votes, 6 songs join Coaches Nathan and Mark in the ring for the Shiva Song Contest Final. Could we have a first time champion? Will a previous victor rise again? Could Mark Santillo cause a rip in the universe by winning a trophy named after himself? All things are possible!

9 coaches contested Heat 1 of the 2024 Shiva Song Contest, but with a late entrant we're stuffing it in for Heat 2 with 11 more songs to compete for the title. Heat 2 features Coaches Mark & Jasmine, Matthew (Wright), Matthew (McDonald), Matthew (Jones), Mark (Krunchie), Tim, Seags, BennyMacca, Daniel (Again) and Dunny. 

Remember to vote for your 3 favourites in Heat 1 here: https://forms.gle/daB5MUi7Dv7NsSXX7

Voting link is below to send 3 coaches through to the final (plus you'll find out who the Commissioner has put straight through!). 

Vote here: https://forms.gle/wxvhKSa4oa3mtS1t9

If you're entertained by the amazing efforts of our contributors, consider sending a donation to our Song Contest fundraiser for Fight MND. Even a dollar will make a difference, there's zero expectation! 

Fundraiser link: https://www.mycause.com.au/p/346915/2024-shiva-song-contest-fundraiser?popup=1

The Shiva Song Contest is back for 2024 and 19 entries are vying for your votes and the Mark Santillo Trophy of Musical Excellence. Heat 1 features the talents of Coaches John, Heff, Damon, Alex, Gary, Bacon, Odin, Daniel and Nathan. Voting link is below to send 3 coaches through to the final (plus you'll find out who BennyMacca has put straight through!). 

Vote here: https://forms.gle/daB5MUi7Dv7NsSXX7

If you're entertained by the amazing efforts of our contributors, consider sending a donation to our Song Contest fundraiser for Fight MND. Even a dollar will make a difference, there's zero expectation! 

Fundraiser link: https://www.mycause.com.au/p/346915/2024-shiva-song-contest-fundraiser?popup=1

The byes are here and Shiva lays dormant for a month, but there's plenty to reflect upon after the first 11 rounds of the season. Plus, there's a Song Contest to prepare for and co-hosts to put into uncomfortable positions so what better reason to tune into the latest SHIVA BLAST!

Song contest submissions by Monday June 3

Shiva Knockout bracket available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dS_KC_sS2cBiIHn29Dd-0PQmFzNeCbag6YRMYvGR_yU

Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

With the byes (and next positional changes) on the way, things are tense. There's revelations to be had this week on the podcast and the Statman is put to the test like never before. We're putting the callout to you to enter into the upcoming Shiva Song Contest and suggest a worthy cause for our fundraising so get in touch. After all, this is your SHIVA BLAST!

Song contest submissions by Monday June 3

Shiva Knockout bracket available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dS_KC_sS2cBiIHn29Dd-0PQmFzNeCbag6YRMYvGR_yU

Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

You know it's been an interesting week when the Commish has had to boot someone from the comp, but we're here to tell you that no matter what your win/loss record is looking like at the moment, there's always SOMETHING to fight for in Shiva. There's Stat Offs, songs and spontaneity aplenty in the latest SHIVA BLAST!

Song contest submissions by Monday June 3

Shiva Knockout bracket available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dS_KC_sS2cBiIHn29Dd-0PQmFzNeCbag6YRMYvGR_yU

Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

It was a round of pleasure and pain in equal measure, so on this week's podcast we've tried to tip into the pleasure side with the return of our favourite international correspondent Coach Seags. Meanwhile, our cashmere covered Statsman is riding high after a huge week and there's been a bloodbath amongst our highest seeded knockout contestants. It's a big episode of the SHIVA BLAST!

Song contest submissions by Monday June 3

Shiva Knockout bracket available at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dS_KC_sS2cBiIHn29Dd-0PQmFzNeCbag6YRMYvGR_yU

Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

Whether you're making enemies on podcasts, finding rivals within your leagues or going toe to toe with a knockout opponent, there's both incredible and heartbreaking stories continuing to emerge from right across Shiva. On this week's episode we find new pod un-friends, set a date for the new Shiva Song Contest and Coach Bacon is put to the test in the Stat Off against first time contributor Coach Brett. It's the new SHIVA BLAST!

Join the discord channel here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

Follow along with the knockout competition here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dS_KC_sS2cBiIHn29Dd-0PQmFzNeCbag6YRMYvGR_yU

We've hit our first big turning point of the Shiva season. Mini-byes done, DPP's in and now the Knockout competition is here. There's plenty of news and upon BennyMacca's return both he and Bacon draw lines in the sand, there's beefing afoot on the SHIVA BLAST!

Join the Shiva discord here: https://discord.gg/4h9EPdaYbu

And view the full Shiva knockout bracket here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dS_KC_sS2cBiIHn29Dd-0PQmFzNeCbag6YRMYvGR_yU

Some rounds are just tougher than others and Round 5 had plenty to throw at us. Awful scores from high draft picks, injuries, subs, the works. The good news? A couple of remarkable coaches are putting their name up in lights and no BennyMacca. Welcome to Coach Seags! It’s time to SHIVA BLAST!