Applications available in December for 2026
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2025 Battle of the Bands!

The Battle of the Bands Selection Committee will meet the week of Feb 17, 2025 to determine 8 finalists to proceed to the first round. All 8 finalists will be compensated $150 for a 1 to 1.5 hr set between 8 -11 pm during each battle night. Finalists will be notified the weekend of 2/22/25. Sound will be provided by in-house sound tech for duration of show. Hospitality for each battle night is 1 round of well, wine, draft for each musician & 50% off tabs. 

‍FIRST ROUND - Two bands per night will play a 1 hour set each. A winner will be selected by popular vote. Voting will be open online for 1 week following each battle night. Winners from each head-to-head will battle in round 2. Order of listed below: first band will play first, starting at 8 pm. Plan on one 60-75 minute set, second band listed will follow.

March 13 - Finalists 1 & 2 
March 20 -Finalists 3 & 4 
March 27 - Finalists 5 & 6 
April 3 - Finalists 7 & 8 
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‍SECOND ROUND - Two bands per night will play a 1.5 hour set each. A winner will be selected by popular vote. Voting will be open online for 1 week following each battle night. Winners from the second round will battle head-to head in the final round.
April 10 - First round winners weeks 1 & 2
April 17 - First round winners weeks 3 & 4
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‍FINAL ROUND- Final two bands will battle head-to-head in a 1.5 hour set each. Winner will be selected by popular vote from 4/24/25 to 4/30/25.
Winner announcement on 5/2/25.
April 24 - FINALS - Second round winners from April 3 & April 10

FLEX DATE: 4/17/25 for any weather or artist-related reschedules

‍Winner will receive the following:
‍• Saturday night set at Meadowgrass Music Festival on 5/24/25 
• 2025 Manitou Springs Summer Concert Series Show
• TBD Eldora Ski Resort Snow Beach Music Series 2026 Show ($100-$200/per person)
• Professional photo session with Touch of Joy Photography ($500 value)
• 2025 Battle of the Bands Winner Trophy, made by local potter, Mark Wong
• Star Buds prize pack
($250 value)


NEW! Runner Up will receive the following:
•Immense clapping and smiling
•2025 Manitou Springs Summer Concert Series Set