Battle of the Drumline Competition
I, the undersigned, am the Band Director/Authorized Representative of the participating school drumline listed below. By signing this waiver, I grant the Fountain City Classic (FCC), its affiliates, partners, and media representa- tives the irrevocable right and permission to:
Record & Capture Media
Photograph, video record, and/or audio record the drumline's performance, rehearsals, and related activities during the FCC Battle of the Drumline competition.
Use & Distribute Media
Use, reproduce, edit, publish, distribute, and display the performance recordings and images in all forms of media-including print, broadcast, digital, and social media-for purposes of promotion, publicity, fundraising, or documentation of the FCC.
Release of Liability
I understand that no financial compensation will be provided for the use of these recordings or images.
I release FCC, its officers, committee members, partners, and affiliates from any and all claims, demands, or liabilities arising from the use of the performance recordings and images.
Ownership
I acknowledge that all photos, videos, and recordings created by or on behalf of FCC become the prop- erty of the FCC and may be used at its discretion.
By signing below, I confirm that I am authorized to provide this consent on behalf of the participating drumline and that all members' parents/guardians have been informed that their child may be photographed or recorded for FCC promotional purposes.
Award Guidelines
The Drumline awarded First Place will receive both a cash prize and the official Battle of the Drumlines Trophy.
The winning Drumline will also be invited to return the following year to defend their title. At that time, the trophy must be returned for presentation.
The winning Drumline must notify the Fountain City Classic Battle of the Bands Committee of its decision to participate or decline participation in the next year’s competition via email at BOTB@fountaincityclassic.com no later than August 15, 2026.
If the Drumline elects not to participate, the trophy must be returned by this same deadline to:
Fountain City Classic, Inc.
3575 Macon Road, Suite 26
Columbus, GA 31907
The trophy must be returned in good condition and must not be damaged or defaced.
By signing below, the Drumline Director acknowledges understanding of these guidelines and accepts responsibility for ensuring compliance.