Click here to apply for Richfield July 4th’s Battle of the Bands.

Note: Submissions must include a short (less than 2 minute) video of your music with entry form.

Applications will be accepted until May 15th and bands will be notified of their selection by June 1st.

• Please submit a short (less than 2 minute) video of your music with your entry form.

• There will be 2 categories: Under 18 and over 18. 

• You need to have 2 songs ready to play. And a 3rd song in case of a playoff. 

• Bands may bring one roadie to assist them with set-up and break-down and that person must also be listed on the registration form. 

• Only band members and the roadie listed on the registration form will be admitted on stage. 

• All bands agree to have their name, voice, and/or likeness used in any advertising or broadcasting material relating to this contest without compensation or rights to royalties for such use. 

• On the day of performance, band members must be dressed in clothing free from obscenities. 

• Band name and lyrics of performance songs should not contain any obscenities. 

• Any use of obscenities will result in instant disqualification 

• All band members are required to be present at least 30 minutes prior to performance time to check in with the coordinator. If all band members are not present and ready to set up for performance 15 minutes before going on stage, the band will be disqualified. 

• All participants are required to be courteous and respectful toward other participating musicians.

• Band members are responsible for the security of their equipment. 

• Each band will be given the opportunity to play 2 songs. 

• All songs can be original or cover songs or songs by other artists. 

• There will be a strict time limit of 15 minutes for each band on stage. Please plan your songs accordingly. 

• Each band will be given 5 minutes to set up and 5 minutes to take down. Please exit the stage immediately after your last song. 

• While one band is playing, the next band may start getting ready to set up in the background. However, please do not be disruptive so that the band on stage can be the focus of the judges and the crowd. 

• Bands may not use pre-recorded sound material. All bands must play live.

• Planning & preparedness 

  • Evidence of performance planning 

  • Staying within time constraints.

  • Evidence of rehearsal, bands know the lyrics, bands appeared ready to play.

• Originality

  • Do the songs fit the genre, how unique do the songs sound? 

  • Is the band's appearance original? 

  • Does the band demonstrate any level of original improvisational skill? For example, ‘jam out’ or work through any miscues.

• Interface with Audience

  • How was the band’s verbal interaction, did the band introduce themselves, did the band talk to or with the audience? 

  • How was the band’s physical interaction, did the band physically participate with the audience by giving eye contact, head nods, acknowledgements, waving, gesturing, dancing with the audience

  • How confident was the band in their interaction with the audience?

• Quality of Performance

  • How was the band’s confidence and competence, did they look at ease while playing?

  • How was the band's stage presence, did they use the stage effectively, did the band appear positive about their performance, did the band interact effectively on stage?

  • Was the band’s set list well-constructed and able to manipulate the audience’s mood?

• Presentation

  • Does the band’s attitude appear suitable to their genre? 

  • How did the audience respond to the band’s performance? The cheer level at the request of the event coordination.

  • Have fun!

Adult Category Prizes:
1st Place - $400
2nd Place – $200
3rd Place - $100

Junior Category Prizes:
TBD

To qualify for the “Adult” category, all members of your band must be 18 years of age or older. Bands with members under 18 will be considered in the “Junior Category”.

Bands with highest marks overall in Judging Criteria will be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, a tie-breaking playoff will occur and the winner will be awarded based, instead, on the play-off results. See tab “General Rules” for complete information.

See full “Judging Criteria” above.

Contact the Battle of the Bands team at richfieldjuly4thband@gmail.com.