Battle of the Bands
SideStreet Bar & Grill, in partnership with AZLYN, is proposing a Battle of the Bands event designed to showcase local talent, drive attendance, and create a high-energy experience for both performers and the audience. The event will feature multiple bands competing live, with winners determined through a combination of audience engagement and judge scoring.
Purpose & Value
Promote local and emerging musicians
Create a community-focused, repeatable event
Offer bands meaningful exposure and performance opportunities
Event Format
Bands submit an original song for preliminaries (through our FB page)
5 select bands perform short sets (30 minutes per band, including setup and teardown)
Bands are judged on musicianship, stage presence, originality, and crowd engagement
The winner is selected at the end of bands sets
The entry cutoff date is April 18th.
Why This Works
Battle of the Bands events generates excitement, encourages performers to bring their own supporters, and foster strong audience participation. This format is proven to boost attendance while giving artists a competitive but fun platform to grow their following.
Conditions & Rules
1. Band Eligibility
Bands must be original acts
All members must be 16+
Bands must provide their own breakables (backline will be provided)
2. Performance Requirements
Set length: 30 minutes (counting set-up and teardown, including soundcheck)
All original songs
No hate speech, explicit violence, or offensive content
Soundcheck times are assigned and must be respected
3. Judging Criteria
Musical ability & tightness
Stage presence & professionalism
Originality/creativity
Audience engagement
Overall performance impact
4. Prizes
Prize will be awarded the night of the event
5. Promotion Expectations
Bands must promote the event on their social media
Event flyers or links will be provided
Failure to promote may affect future eligibility
6. Conduct & Professionalism
Bands must arrive on time and be ready to perform
No excessive alcohol or substance use before performing
Respect venue staff, judges, and other performers
Any damage to equipment or venue is the band’s responsibility
7. Technical & Liability
The venue provides backline, and musicians bring their breakables (guitars, pedals, cymbals w/ stands, snare drum & drum throne).
Bands consent to photo/video recording for promotional use
Venue/event organizers are not responsible for lost or damaged equipment
8. The Stuff at the End
The entry fee per band is $25, which will be donated to The New Pike County Humane Society
The band that brings the most donations to the Humane Society gets extra points
AZLYN is performing after the competition!
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