DETAILS
SoCa LIVE! / So Called Studios presents
The 2020/2022 Battle of the Bands
--Band details--
Here are the timings for the first rounds of the Battle of the Bands heats
All Friday and Saturday dates will run between 19:00 – 23:00 unless stated otherwise
with sound checks beginning at 17:00 for the last band on the night (load in from 16:30)
Sunday shows will run from 18:00 with a 22:00 curfew, sound checks from 16:00 for the last band on the night (load in from 15:30)
For the solo night the same time frames will apply but with less changeover time between acts
Bands CAN play up to two covers in their set but this is not required, as some people have thought previously
Here is an example of the running order
Any questions please email info@socalledstudios.co.uk
or call 0121 707 4152
Equipment
All bands are required to bring the following equipment
If you are the last band on, provide full drumkit, bass amp
and guitar amps. We have a house drum kit which you can use, just let us know before hand
Bands not on last will need to bring guitar amps and drum breakables (inc. stands and stool).
If you'd like to arrange sharing guitar cabs etc. please join this group on facebook to chat with the other bands
https://www.facebook.com/groups/socalledstudios/
All shows are strictly 16+
No roadies or +1s / parents will be allowed free entry on the day unless arranged with the venue at least 24 hours before the show
We'll be holding the last of the first rounds on
Friday 28th January 2022
Saturday 29th January 2022
Saturday 12th February 2022
so please let us know if you can't play any of these dates!
Other upcoming dates to bear in mind are
Semi Final 1 - 22nd April 2022
Semi Final 2 - 23rd April 2022
Semi Final 3 - 24th April 2022
The Final - Saturday 2nd July 2022
Solihull Summerfest - 23rd July (opening slot)
TOP PRIZES
1st place:
OPENING SLOT AT THE SOLIHULL FESTIVAL
23rd July 2022
12 hour EP recording package
A music video
Photoshootß
Local radio play
Possible management deal
2nd place:
6 hour EP recording package
A music video
Photoshoot
Local radio play
1ST ROUND WINNERS
All bands/acts that get through the first round win a 2 hour rehearsal
Other smaller awards will be chosen by the bar staff at the venue and will include
Most professional act
Most puntual act
Most polite act
Should've gone further award
+ many more
Posters and event link
https://www.facebook.com/socaliveuk/events/?ref=page_internal
