Battle of the Bands Contest

Rules
Official Rules
1.

Completed applications and $25 non-refundable deposit must be

submitted to the Parks and Recreation Office, 1700 West Victoria
Avenue, by 5:00 P.M. Thursday, June 23, 2005 for the July 22 nd
performance. All applications and $25 non-refundable deposit for
the August 19th performance are due to the Department of Parks &
Recreation Office by 5:00pm, Thursday, July 21, 2005.

2.

Each band must submit a high-quality CD or cassette with their

application. This cassette or CD must contain the songs that you
wish to perform on the day of the event. Any material deemed
inappropriate by the Department of Parks & Recreation will be
declined.

3.

Youth/Teen bands are eligible to compete.

Contest Rules
1.

2.

4.

5.

If chosen as a finalist, your band will compete at the Battle of the

Bands Finals as part of the End of Summer Blowout on September
2, 2005 at the Montebello Band Shell.
Each band will be allowed 30 minutes total for set up, performance
and tear down. (For example: 5 minutes set up; 20 minutes
performance; and 5 minutes tear down).
Set up and tear down time will overlap with the bands preceding
and following your own for less down time. Note: each band will
be responsible for keeping track of their time. Judges will
also be keeping track for their records. Points will be
deducted for playing over the time limit (3pts./1min).
Any band member who appears to be under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or other controlled substance will result in band
disqualification. In addition, the person in question will be asked
to leave the premises for the remainder of the competition.
Absolutely NO songs that may offend any racial, sexual, or
religious group will be allowed. Also, indecent or obscene body
gestures will NOT be permitted. Any actions or lyrics determined
to be indecent or obscene by the judges will result in the
disqualification of the entry.

Each finalist will be allowed 20 minutes for sound check on Friday,

September 2 2005 between 11:00am and 1:00pm. You will be
notified of your sound check time in advance. Failure to show up
for your sound check will result in no opportunity to have a
sound check.

Technical Information
1.
The following is the ONLY equipment that will be provided by the
Parks and Recreation Department:
a)
b)

Power from a generator with standard electrical hook-ups.

2.

Participants must use the provided equipment. The participants

must provide any additional equipment. This equipment must be
able to plug into the provided sound system.

3.

The City of Montebello's Parks and Recreation Department are not

responsible for damage or theft of personal property.

4.

Abuse or theft of the provided equipment will result in immediate

disqualification and reparation to the equipment provider.

5.

The Parks and Recreation Department will provide an audio and

light technician to mix each band. (Note: Lighting will be the same
for all bands).

Judging
1.
a)
b)
c)
d)

Each act will be judged on the following criteria:

Content (appearance, appropriate material)
Time (use of time/ 30 minutes total)
Originality (original material an/or interpretation of cover
tunes)
Musical Ability (vocal/instrumental skill, intonation, fluidity,
difficulty)

e)
Crowd Response (audience applause, overall enthusiasm)
f)
Showmanship
performance)

(audience

response

to

the

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of

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Note: By voting, the audience will also help determine the winner.

Prizes

1st
2nd
3rd

* The Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to change the prizes at any time*