Battle of the Bands Application

Battle of the Bands Application

Presented by 106.3 The Core and Vexed Venue
106.3 The Core Presents: Rock the Crypt: Battle of the Bands at Vexed Venue

Get ready for an all-out showdown of sound! Vexed Venue is hosting a high-energy Battle of the Bands featuring 4 Semi-Final Nights, each showcasing 4 original bands performing 30-minute sets of their best music.

Each night, the crowd decides the winner — the band with the most audience participation votes will move on to the Finals! Bring your Fans, all your friends, and family to vote for you!

🎶 4 Nights
🤘 4 Bands Each Night
🏆 1 Crowd-Voted Winner Each Night

The Finals Night will bring together the top 4 winning bands from each semi-final. This time, a panel of industry judges will determine the champion based on:
- Originality
- Professionalism
- Stage Presence & Look
- Overall Performance
The ultimate winner will receive a cash prize and additional rewards from our generous sponsors.

Do you have what it takes to rise above the rest? Let the battle begin.
Band Name*
Main Contact*

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Main Contact Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Main Contact Phone Number*
Main Contact Email*
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Band Information
List the members of your band and what instrument or role they play in the band. One member per line. *
How long has your band played together?*
What genres does your band play? Check all that apply.*

Classic RockAlternative RockIndie RockPunk RockProgressive RockHard RockHeavy MetalThrash MetalDeath MetalBlack MetalDoom MetalPower MetalProgressive MetalNu-MetalRap MatelMetalcoreIndustrial MetalOther
List your instrumentation:*
If you have a stage plot or other instrumentation documentation, please upload here:

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Marketing Information
Band Website:*
Please provide links to your social media accounts:*
If selected, we will promote your band as part of the competition marketing. Please provide an artist statement, written in the 3rd person, that describes the band. *Use 500 characters or less. Please note that this statement will be used in promotional materials.*
Provide a link to video of a rehearsal or performance. Video must include at least 2 songs. Multiple links can be submitted for consideration.*
What venues or clubs has your band performed at in the Tri-City area? (Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, Flint)*
Bands must acknowledge and accept the following to participate:
- Each band will have 30 minutes to perform.
- If a performer is below the age of 18, they must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver allowing them to perform.
- Every member of your band is expected to be present for sound check on your performance night between 4:00 PM and 6:45 PM.
- If your full band is not available during this time, you will receive a line check during changeover immediately before your set begins. Please note: This may affect your overall sound quality and could impact your voting turnout.
- This is a Battle of the Bands, so bring your best original material to the stage. The semi-finals are based on crowd voting, so if you choose to play covers, we recommend limiting them to just one. The finals will be judged, and one of the scoring categories is originality—performing cover songs could affect your overall score.
Semi Finals: If your band is selected, you must be available to perform on the assigned date provided to you.
- Saturday, Aug 16th
- Saturday, Aug 23rd
- Saturday, Aug 30th
- Saturday, Sept 6th
Finals: If your band wins its Semi Finals night, you must be available to perform in the finals.
- Saturday, Sept 13th
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Battle of the Bands Application

106.3 The Core Presents: Rock the Crypt: Battle of the Bands at Vexed Venue

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