2025 Battle of the Bands

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Information and Application

Rules

  • All members of the band must be enrolled in the same High School.
  • Each member can only participate in one band.
  • The band must list a faculty sponsor from their High School.
  • All band members must submit an application with the following information 
    • Band Name
    • Members names and instruments played
    • Title of the song in the video shared
    • Songwriter(s) if the song is an original composition or if the song is a cover, the original artist
    • Name of your High School
    • Name of your High School Faculty sponsor and their email address

Information

  • Application can be found on this link:

Application

  • Competition Date: February 8, 2025 at 7PM
  • Location: The Performing Arts Center at Cerritos College. 
  • Once the application is processed, the band will be sent a link where they can upload their video
    • Video must be a live performance of one song. Video should be in MP4 format and not exceed 5 minutes
  • Original songs are preferred but cover songs will be accepted
  • Video submissions will be reviewed by the Commercial Music Faculty at Cerritos College
  • Selected bands will be invited to compete in the 2025 Battle of the Bands event on February 8th, 2025 at the Performing Arts Center at Cerritos College
  • The event will be judged by a panel of music industry professionals
  • Selected bands will be allowed a 12-minute slot at the event. Two to three songs are recommended for the performance
  • Each member of the selected bands must complete a Talent Release form signed by the students and their parents
  • Application Deadline: December 13, 2024

Prizes

  • 1st Prize - Demo recording of three songs at Cerritos College
  • 2nd Prize - Demo recording of two songs at Cerritos College
  • 3rd Prize - Demo recording of one song at Cerritos College.