File this one under better late than never:
Today is the final day for local bands to enter the Hard Rock’s Battle of the Bands contest which could win you and your band a trip to play at Hard Rock Calling in London. I was a judge in last year’s battle of the bands and it was a fun, yet difficult experience given what was on the line.
The contest has been accepting entries for more than a month and I feel really bad for not spreading the word about it earlier than today. It wasn’t until I saw a post about the contest on Seattle Weekly’s Reverb that I remembered I had forgot to spread the word about the contest when it was first announced. So a big my bad and apologies to Kayte and the rest of the marketing and promotions folks.
Here are the details for how to enter, taken from the Hard Rock’s press release announcing the contest:
Do you have what it takes to become an Ambassador of Rock? Calling all Seattle rockers! Hard Rock International is giving local bands the chance to win a spot on the lineup at Hard Rock Calling 2011 in London’s Hyde Park, one of the world’s most anticipated music festivals! In celebration of the brand’s 40th Anniversary, Hard Rock is launching its first Global Ambassadors of Rock Battle of the Bands, giving the rock stars of tomorrow the opportunity of a lifetime.
Hard Rock Cafe Seattle with media partners KISW and Seattle Weekly are on the hunt for the area’s best talent to perform in Seattle’s first round of the battle, where bands will compete live and be evaluated by a panel of local celebrity judges and area music professionals.
The winner of Hard Rock Cafe Seattle’s Battle of the Bands will be placed in one of four world regional categories, which will be narrowed down by a panel of acclaimed industry experts. Bands making it to the final phase will be posted on www.hardrock.com, where fans worldwide will vote on their favorites from each region.
All four regional winners will be flown to London, treated like rock stars and given a spot on the bill at Hard Rock Calling 2011, which will take place June 24 through June 26 in London’s Hyde Park. The band that receives the most fan votes will open for one of the festival’s iconic headliners on the Main Stage at Hard Rock Calling 2011, with the runners-up rockin’ out on the Second Stage.
Seattle’s battle will be taking place on February 11th, 18th, and 25th, with the finals on March 12, 2011.
To sign up, please visit battle.ambassadorsofrock.com/register/ to download the official Entry Form. Once completed, please submit the paperwork as well as two original songs to Seattle_Marketing@hardrock.com or turn in the items to the Cafe at 116 Pike Street. If you have a SonicBids account, please submit online at www.sonicbids.com/HARDROCKBATTLEOFTHEBANDS.
