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 19 th 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.

Youth/Teen bands are eligible to compete.

3.

Contest Rules
If chosen as a finalist, your band will compete at the Battle of the Bands
1.
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).

2. 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,
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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
4.
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.

5.
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:
Power from a generator with standard electrical hook-ups.
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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.
Each act will be judged on the following criteria:
a) Content (appearance, appropriate material)
b) Time (use of time/ 30 minutes total)
c) Originality (original material an/or interpretation of cover tunes)
d) Musical Ability (vocal/instrumental skill, intonation, fluidity, difficulty)
e)
Crowd Response (audience applause, overall enthusiasm)
f)
Showmanship (audience response to the art of the performance)
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*