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Applications will be accepted NO LATER than MAY 1, 2009. Each band chosen and willing to play will be charged a $50 entry fee. This fee will only be charged to those bands that will be performing. All entry fees will be donated to our selected charities. Bands will be notified of acceptance by May 15, 2009. After which their entry fee and final contract (to be sent at a later time) will be due no later than June 1, 2009.

Scoring and Judging

Score each band for each category with a 1, 2, 3 or 4 rating, with 4 being the highest.

Each band will be judged on the following:

Musicianship: Overall skill and tightness of the band and its members. Ability to play technically and emotionally.

Originality: Uniqueness of the band. Band has fresh, new ideas. Adds their own spin and signature to what they are doing. NOTE: This category is not representative of original music versus cover songs and should not be thought of in that way.

Showmanship: Ability to entertain and engage crowd. Eye catching stage antics or the band carries themselves in such a way that everyone wants to watch as well as listen.

Crowd: Based on Crowd reaction to the bands. Consideration should be taken to account for band time slots, i.e., a band playing earlier may not get the same reaction as a band playing later.

Band Personnel

1. All members of each band are required to be present at least 45 minutes prior to their performance time, and at least one member of each band must be present for the scheduled band meeting, day and time to be determined later. You will be notified of the meeting date. If all band members are not in the designated area on time the band will be disqualified.

2. Avonmore Harvest Jubilee Battle of the Bands is a family‐friendly event. No bands will be allowed to perform wearing any clothing with themes considered inappropriate. When selecting songs for your set, please keep in mind that Battle of the Bands is a public performance in front of a variety of people, we ask that you not use offensive language in your performance. If the judges feel it is necessary they may deduct points for offensive language.

3. Any use of substances will not be tolerated. If any band member is suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, the band will be disqualified.

4. A program will be printed for the festival with the Bands information and photo. We

would like to print the band member’s names and band photo (jpeg).

Equipment:

1. A professional sound company will be providing a drum set and sound mixing during your performance. If you have specific questions or needs, please contact us at least 4 weeks before the show.

2. Bands must bring all of their other gear. Which is to include, but not limited to:

-Snare Drum

-Drum Sticks

-Symbols

-Guitars

                        -Amps

3. Performance order will be handed out at the band meeting the week before the show.

4. A professional production company will be handling the sound and stage, as well as providing a basic house drum kit to be shared by all bands.

5. Bands should keep in mind that a total of 15 minutes are allotted for setting up and tearing down between sets and plan accordingly. Points can be deducted from the judges’ raw score for delays in set changes. Penalties for delays in setting up or tearing down will be determined by judges in consultation with the sound tech and the stage manager. You will have 45 minutes to play your set. In order to feature all 6 bands, equipment changes between bands must flow smoothly. Please be prepared so we can stay on schedule.

6. Bands are responsible for any Battle of the Bands equipment damaged or lost during their set‐up, set or tear‐down.

Other Rules:

All participants are required to be courteous and respectful toward other participating musicians. Participants who fail to respect other musicians’ performances will be subject to point deductions and/or disqualification.

It is a good idea to tell your family and friends not to lobby the judges’ on your bands behalf. This does not help. Bands may set up a table to sell band merchandise (CD’s, T‐shirts, posters) during the show. Band merchandise only. Avonmore Community Association, Avonmore Harvest Jubilee and Battle of the Bands are NOT responsible for loss or theft of cash or merchandise so make sure your table is well

staffed.

Avonmore Community Association, Avonmore Harvest Jubilee and Battle of the Bands staff members are not responsible for any damaged, lost, stolen, misplaced, or forgotten band items and/or for any and all injuries caused before, during, or after performances. The conduct of band members and their crew are the sole responsibility of the band members and crew themselves and Avonmore Community Association, Avonmore Harvest Jubilee and Battle of the Bands staff members shall not be held responsible for the negligent, careless, and or reckless actions of band members and crew. Furthermore, band members and crew shall be held directly responsible for any damage to the stage area and/or the equipment and personal property of the Avonmore Community Association, Avonmore Harvest Jubilee, Battle of the Bands staff members and/or Avonmore Borough caused directly or indirectly by said band members and/or crew.

Bands that must withdraw from the competition must inform Avonmore Community Association in writing at least two weeks prior to performance. Bands who fail to show or withdraw after the deadline will be banned from participating in any future events.

All judges’ decisions are final. Please keep these pages for future reference. If you have any questions email or call Amanda @ bellamanda78@gmail.com 724.787.6874

Prizes: A Grand Prize of $1,000 will be awarded to the band with the highest score.