BATTLE OF THE BANDS - RULES

All rules are subject to change at any time. Failure to comply with rules will result in TERMINATION and DISQUALIFICATION from Battle.

1) ALL BANDS MUST REGISTER. Any bands who do not accurately register their band will be unable to compete in the battle. Registration fee is $20 and NONNEGIOTABLE. At registration, you will receive your tickets and a copy of these rules.

2) ALL information provided must be 100% accurate. Any false information will result in disqualification

3) Ticket sales do not determine whether or not you win, but they do help, as 50% of your performance is judged by crowd response. There is a minimum draw of 15 heads for the first round. Any bands who sell less than 15 tickets will automatically be disqualified, and unable to compete. Ticket sales also determine your set time. The band who sells the most tickets gets first pick at what time they perform. Band to sell the second highest gets second pick, and so on. These ticket sales cover our costs for prizes, advertisement, judges, sound tech, etc.

4) NO COVER OR TRIBUTE BANDS. Please limit the amount of covers you use in a set. We're looking for ORIGINAL bands.

5) NO PYROTECHNICS. Period. To enhance your stage performance, we suggest bringing lighting, use dry ice, etc. please let us know in advance if you plan to use a smoke machine.

6) All bands are responsible for their gear. We will supply a 5 peice drum kit (bring your own hardware, cymbals, snare, stands, and pedal), 2 guitar cabinets (4x12), bass cabinet (4x10), PA system, sound tech, mics, and mic stands.

7) Each band has a 30 minute set list. Any band that goes over their set time will be disqualified.

8) There is 15 minute set-up and break down. If your band is not ready to go by your set time, that time will be taken out of your set, and you will be disqualified.

9) All band members must be 18 or older to compete. If any member is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must be present at registration.

10) Any destruction of the venue, or property of any of the battle affiliates will result in disqualification from the battle.

If your band has already registered, This is a copy of the terms you have accepted, you may print this and keep it for your records:

All bands and artists in the 2008 Battle of the Bands must provide accurate information on this form. Rules to the battle apply to ALL artists, there are no exceptions. Any artist who violates any rule of the event will be disqualified. There will be 3 rounds, Semi-Finals, and then Finals. Celebrity judges will only be present at the Finals. The First 3 rounds and Semi-Finals, judges will vary. Bands are judged based on 25% Stage Performance, 25% talent, and 50% crowd response. Tickets must be sold in order to compete in the battle of the bands, and qualify for the prizes. There is a 15 Ticket Minimum for the First Round. You MUST sell a minimum of 15 tickets. Each ticket will be sold for $10 face value. All money for ticket sales are due the day of your performance. We will only allow entry for the amount of tickets paid for. Monster Energy, Adrenaline NYC, Uranium Studios, Beyond Driven Records, Red Star Bar, The Charleston, Maxim Radio, any of our affiliates or judges are in no way responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen equipment. Any damage to the venue or property of our affiliates will result in termination from the competition and prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. All artists are required to pay the non-negotiable, non-refundable $20 registration fee. Prizes will be received by winners at the Final Round. Prizes include $5,000 Cash (First prize), a three song demo recorded at Uranium Studios (Second Prize), and a third prize TBA. All winners will receive a 5,000 CD compilation disc distributed by Beyond Driven Records. Bands will be eliminated on a round-by-round basis. 10 Bands will move on to the final round to compete for the prizes. All rules, Venue, are subject to change at any time. All performers under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian read and sign this form in their behalf. The signer of this form maintains full responsibility for the performer. All competitors must obey all rules of the venue and battle. Venue security reserves the right to eject anyone (performer or not) from the venue without refund. All bands must arrive at venue with ticket money and equipment 1 hour prior to doors opening. Late bands will be disqualified. All artists must read, accept and understand the above terms in order to compete.