LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A new battle of the bands competition is giving Las Vegas musicians a chance to perform on some of The Strip’s most prominent stages while competing for career-building prizes.
Local Noise Battle of the Bands launched Monday with band submissions opening at 10 a.m. The multi-night showcase celebrates local music through performances at B Side at House of Blues Las Vegas, culminating in a grand finale at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas.
The competition is open to unsigned Las Vegas-based musicians and performers ages 18 and over across all genres, as long as the music is original. Band submissions close Sunday, Feb. 22 at 11:59 p.m.
The winning act will receive a $1,000 prize package that includes a recording session provided by The Hideout Recording Studio and a video session provided by CHill Media.
Online peer voting will take place Wednesday, Feb. 25 through Friday, March 6, accounting for 25 percent of each band’s score in the initial round.
Semi-final showcases featuring 30 finalists will take place at B Side Lounge at House of Blues on Sunday, March 22 and Monday, April 6.
Six finalists will compete in the final showcase on Tuesday, April 28 at Brooklyn Bowl. Each round will be judged by a panel of industry professionals, including members of the local music community, celebrities and influencers.
Fans and participants who show local identification at any Battle of the Bands events will receive a passkey unlocking exclusive offers from participating businesses throughout the city, including Mothership Coffee, Yukon Pizza and Zia Records.
Tickets for the showcases are on sale now. Full contest details, rules and entry information are available on the official Local Noise Battle of the Bands website.
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