Battle of the Bands
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Does your band have the winning edge?
Here’s your chance to prove it … at the Paperfest Battle of the Bands in Kimberly, Wisconsin. Compete against other bands on the Big Hill Stage, gain exposure for your band, win some prize money, and maybe even play in front of thousands at Appleton's Octoberf est celebration. Sound interesting – exciting? Read on:
Professional Sound Team Provided
A professional sound team’s been hired to ensure you sound your best. We supply the drum kit. You just plug and play.
Fan Favorite Award
Make sure to bring all your fans because in addition to official judging by the Lawrence University music department, your fans will have their say. A Fan Favorite award will be presented to the band with the most fan votes on Saturday.
Participating Bands Featured on Paperfest Web Site
Paperfest regularly draws large crowds and this year's 20th anniversary event is expected to be the best ever. In addition, the Battle of the Bands is being promoted locally via radio, TV and Internet, in addition to flyers and word of mouth contact. Participating bands will be listed on the Paperfest web site, with a link to your official band web site or MySpace page.
Here's how it works:
Eighteen bands will play three songs each to compete in the opening round on Saturday, July 19. Five finalists will advance to play a 45-minute set on Sunday. Cash prizes go to all the finalis ts, with the winner playing a paid gig at Octoberfest. Talent scouts will be on hand throughout the contest, looking for the best of the best to play at next year's Paperfest celebration.
July 5th Deadline
Openings remain, but not for long. Bands wanting to compete should sign up now. Entries must be received no later than July 5. Remember, there are only 18 slots to be filled, first come-first serve.Paperfest Battle of the Bands winner awards include: |
- 1st place - $250, plus guaranteed spot at Appleton's Octoberfest '08
- 2nd place - $200
- 3rd place - $150
- 4th place - $100
- 5th place - $50
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Battle Guidelines: |
- Applications are open to any musical group ensemble with three or more members.
- All applicants must submit one recording, either CD or tape, with three selections.
- Total performance time not to exceed 15 minutes.
- Original and cover songs accepted.
- Lyric sheets for the three songs MUST BE provided.
- Selections performed at competition MUST BE the same three selections that were originally approved.
- Profane language or dress will not be tolerated.
- 18 bands will be selected to perform at the Paperfest competition.
- The competition will be held on the Big Hill Stage at Sunset Park in Kimberly, Wisconsin.
- The qualifying for finals competition will be held July 19.
- The finals competition will be held July 20.
- Five bands from the qualifying competition will be selected to perform a 45 minute set at the final competition.
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Download your registration form here. Submit form and $50 entry fee with three song recordings, titles and lyric sheets to: |
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Paperfest Battle
Kim-Com Promotions
PO Box 33
Kimberly, WI 54136
Make Checks Payable to: Kim-Com Promotions All entries must be received no later than July 5, 2008
For more information contact Cindy at info@Paperfest.org or call 920-882-1788. |
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