Battle of Sam 2009 Battle of the Bands Rules & Regulations
Battle of Sam 2009 Battle of the Bands Rules & Regulations
Battle of Sam 2009 Battle of the Bands Rules & Regulations
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Space backstage is limited <strong>the</strong>refore; we will provide 1 backstage parking pass per<br />
band. Each band will be allowed to select two o<strong>the</strong>r members to assist with loading and<br />
unloading gear.<br />
Each band will be allowed to have one (1) vehicle parked in <strong>the</strong> back stage area. This<br />
vehicle will be allowed in and out privileges <strong>the</strong> day <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> show. Additional vehicles can<br />
be left in a satellite parking lot. General parking at The Park is FREE.<br />
We will provide quality back line for all bands to use including bass and guitar amps and<br />
cabinets. We will also provide a drum kit. Should you have any o<strong>the</strong>r special needs (turn<br />
tables etc.) please advise at least one (1) week before <strong>the</strong> show day. No last minute<br />
requests will be processed.<br />
There will be a stage manager clearly marked day <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> show. Each band will perform 3<br />
songs. We will cut sets <strong>of</strong>f should <strong>the</strong>y exceed 15 minutes and points will be taken away<br />
from your overall score.<br />
Set change will be approximately 15 minutes between bands.<br />
<strong>Bands</strong> will be allowed to sell merchandise on-site and will retain 100% <strong>of</strong> sales. Each<br />
band will be responsible for set up and tear down <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir merch area. SHRP will not<br />
provide tables or additional items to you so please bring all required items to sell your<br />
merch.<br />
Judging Criteria:<br />
The <strong>Battle</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Bands</strong> will have 3-5 industry pr<strong>of</strong>essionals to judge <strong>the</strong> contest.<br />
Judging criteria includes:<br />
• Crowd Participation<br />
• Stage Presence<br />
• Instrument and Vocal Ability<br />
• Attendance<br />
Each category <strong>of</strong>fers a maximum <strong>of</strong> 10 points for a total potential overall score <strong>of</strong> 40<br />
points. The attendance criteria will be judged solely on your band’s advanced ticket sales<br />
performance. Your score will be based on your rank, as measured by number <strong>of</strong><br />
advanced tickets sold. The band with <strong>the</strong> most tickets sales from advance sales and day<br />
<strong>of</strong> will be given 10 points and allowed to select <strong>the</strong>ir performance slot. The band with <strong>the</strong><br />
least number <strong>of</strong> ticket sales will be given 1 point. All o<strong>the</strong>r bands will be ranked<br />
according to <strong>the</strong>ir ticket sales.<br />
The winner <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> competition will be announced approximately 30 minutes after <strong>the</strong><br />
final act has performed, based on tally time.<br />
Good luck and may <strong>the</strong> best band win!