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1st Annual INDIE BAND BATTLE CONTEST
At Sam Ash Music Las Vegas, Nevada
April 25 - 27, 2008
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Description
Indie Band Battle bands must be unsigned and consist of three or more members. No individuals. Contestants will be judged on vocal and instrumental performance, stage presence, originality and fan reaction.
Prizes
The winning band will receive a 24 month Pre-Marketing Management Agreement and a complete eCommerce, promotion, marketing and distribution package worth more than: $15,000.00.
2nd
place will receive: TO BE ANNOUNCED
3rd
place will receive: TO BE ANNOUNCED
**Winners will be announced after the competition completion**
Eligibility
Open to all 50 State USA residents and Canada. (Void where prohibited) Those younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, 21 or older. Age restricted to age 35 & younger, proof of age will be required with all applicants.
Entry Procedure
Applications, non-refundable entry fee and a Standard Press Kit consisting of: a CD/DVD or Video, Bio and Photo of your band, must be received no later than: January 31, 2008 to be eligible.
Please include a stage plot. Black Mountain Productions Inc. neither retains nor returns promotional materials.
Rules:
· 35 and younger age requirement. All bands MUST be unsigned.
· Contest will be limited to twenty final bands maximum.
· Each band will be allowed a maximum of 15 minutes for their performance.
· Bands will play on half of the stage. This allows additional band to set up.
· Songs MUST be their own verifiable compositions.
*Copyright Infringement will NOT be tolerated in any manner or form*
· Since this is a family event NO foul language or obscene gestures allowed.
· Entry fee is $50.00 per band. (Entry fee is non-refundable) *If paying by check
or Money Order, please make payable to: Black Mountain*
Please return your completed application and materials to:
Black Mountain Productions Inc.
Attn: Indie Band Battle Contest
P.O. Box 91941
Henderson, NV 89009
(888) 404-1168
Length of Performance
Performances may be no longer than 20 minutes maximum.
Stage Information
Sam Ash Stage is 40 feet wide, 100 feet deep and 40 inches high. Stage will be split to have two set ups, one band performing while the other band is setting up.
Music Accompaniment
Sam Ash Music will provide the PA System and backline, i.e. all needed amps, keyboards, guitars, drum kit. (Anything not listed or specific above the normal provided backline, MUST be provided by the band/group, no exceptions) |
