Achievements: ------------------------------------------------ Zippo - Makshoof Battle of the bands (UAE winner) - April 2013 ------------------------------------------------ Winner of the Aloft Hotel's "Turning up the spotlight" battle of the bands - Nov 3rd 2011 ------------------------------------------------ Nominated for Best band in Dubai by Ahlan Magazine - October 2011 ------------------------------------------------ Nominated for Best Rock Act at the Timeout Dubai Nightlife awards - March 17th 2011 ------------------------------------------------ 2nd place (Silver award) for Best Rock Band at the Asian Pacific Voice Independent Music Awards - April 3rd 2010 ------------------------------------------------ Nominated for Best Rock Act at the Timeout Dubai Nightlife awards - March 17th 2010 ------------------------------------------------ Supported brit alternative rock acts MAXIMO PARK at Wakestock Abudhabi (supporting act)- March 05, 2010 ------------------------------------------------ Opening act for NICKELBACK (direct support band) - February 05th 2010 ------------------------------------------------ Nikotin were called on by Canadian Rock giants, Nickelback to be the opening act for their concert at the Middle East's biggest bike expo, Gulf Bike Festival 2010. ------------------------------------------------ November 21st, 2009 - Nikotin reached the No.1 spot on the National Rock Band Charts [Source : Reverbnation.com] ------------------------------------------------ Open Mic Dubai @ Malecon (Battle of the bands) June 13th 2009 ----- Nikotin battled it out on stage with local pro bands like Point of View, Universal Rogue & Dahab. The event was MC'ed by 104.8 FM's DJ Moe. With the crowd as judges, Nikotin came out victorious winning some expensive goodies from 'Shure' microphones and a 3-track recording studio package sponsored by SAE. ------------------------------------------------ Dred Rock Festival Awards - August 15th 2009 ------ Nikotin managed to bag 5 awards out of 8 nominations which include : Best Vocalist | Best Guitarist | Best Drummer | Best Live Act | Best Original Song (2nd runner-up) Debut album, 'Panodrama' out now - http://bit.ly/1dl0fh3