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Answers At-A-Glance:

Bands/Groups must have at least 2 members. No soloists.

Minimum age for band/group members is 14yo, but there must be somebody over 21 accompanying any group/band with members under 18.

Any genre of music. The best band/group will win. Really - they will. This is not a "popularity" contest - our judges are all seasoned professionals from many facets of the music industry.

You must perform at least 2 original works during every set you play. Covers are allowed for the balance of your set.

Sets are 18 minutes (MAX) with a 6-minute put-up and take-down. You will be judged on how well you use your time.

There is a maximum of 60 bands/groups in the competition.

Preliminary rounds are 12 rounds of  5 bands, with the 12 round winners and 8 wild-cards/previous finalists moving on to the semi-finals.

The semi-final rounds will consist of 4 groups of five bands. Set lengths will be increased to 20 minutes.

The top  band from each semi-final round  will advance to the final round of competition.

The final round will also be 28 minute sets. There will be 1 grand-prize winner from the final competition.

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How To Register

First we want to thank you for your interest in our contest. We really feel that we've been able to put together a contest that will be fun and rewarding. The winner will walk away with some serious prizes, and we're looking for the best band - no matter what you play.

The Best Group Will Win - Really - We welcome any/all genres of music. Previously we've hosted everything from rock to roots.  This is not a "popularity" contest - our judges are all seasoned professionals from many facets of the music industry.

 Review the rules here. They are important.

Now - get together with your 'mates and get really serious - about winning a professional CD package, recording studio time, and a headlining CD release party at a primo local venue. We're serious, too - so serious that we aren't even asking for an entrance fee. So, get real serious, get your group committed and get going!

Get together your information - get name/address/email/cell phone info together for your point person and get everybody's name, age, and what they do for you. You'll need this to complete the registration.

Get all psyched up again. Look at the prizes one last time.

Register here. Once we receive your registration, we'll be in touch as soon as we can with more information and your preliminary round assignments.

REMEMBER - we can't guarantee placement if you wait too late....