The Loveland Museum/Gallery has opened up its call for entries for the 11^th Annual Battle of the Bands competition for teen bands. The competition will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at the Lynn and Norma Hammond Amphitheater in Loveland’s North Lake Park. The event will be held from 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM and will feature 12 young bands.

Application packets are available at the Loveland Museum/Gallery and on www.cityofloveland.org. Registration will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Registration packets are due June 25^th. There are only 12 performance slots for bands on the day of the competition. Once the 12 spots have been filled, applications will be put on a waitlist. The entry fee is $25.00 per band. 

Prizes for the 11^th Annual Battle of the Bands, have not yet been secured for the competition, however, will be secured and announced by July 1^st. Last year, prizes included studio recording time from Clear Gravy Productions, demo-CD duplications from Hapi Skratch Entertainment, music lessons from KepTone Music, cash prizes and other prizes from local businesses. Prizes this year may be similar. 

Rules to apply

1. This is a contest for youth/young adult bands only. A majority of band members MUST be under the age of 20 at the time of the competition.
2. Each band will have 20 minutes to perform. 
3. There will be a 10-minute set change between band performances. Bands will be judged on efficiency to follow these time guidelines.
4. All judgments will be made by an independent student / adult panel and their decision will be final.
5. Please see an application packet for more rules and information on the competition. Please call Jenni Dobson at 970-962-2562 for questions.

Admission to watch the competition on July 21^st is FREE and open to all ages. Spectators are welcome to bring their own chairs and/or food and beverages. Please note that alcohol and glass are not allowed in North Lake Park.

The Battle of the Bands is designed to give young musicians a venue in which to perform for their peers and community, as well as receive prizes and recognition for their performances.