Acoustic Battle of the Bands 2024
🎶 New for 2024: Get ready for the musical sensation that's set to rock Maidenhead this year as we introduce the first-ever Acoustic Battle of the Bands! As part of the Maidenhead Festival Fringe Events, this competition is designed to showcase emerging talent at the forefront of the new music scene.
🌈 What to Expect: An acoustic act, featuring up to two musicians, will take the stage with their acoustic instruments, steering clear of a full drum kit. We encourage participating bands to weave their magic with an original composition, although cover bands are more than welcome - and no points will be deducted!
We will have two rounds featuring up to 5 acts, with the top 2 from each night going forward to the final, taking place on 22nd May 2024. Please note that Round 1 on 10th April will take place at A Hoppy Place and is suitable for performers under the age of 18. Round 2 on 24th April will take place at Off The Tap and the final will take place at A Hoppy Place on 22nd May and is also suitable for performers under the age of 18.
🏆 The Grand Prize: The Acoustic Battle of the Bands unfolds over three thrilling nights, culminating in the crowning of a winner and runner-up. And that's not all – the victorious act and the talented runner-up will secure a coveted spot on the main stage at the prestigious Maidenhead Festival in July. It's a chance to shine under the spotlight and captivate a massive audience!
🌈 What to Expect: An acoustic act, featuring up to two musicians, will take the stage with their acoustic instruments, steering clear of a full drum kit. We encourage participating bands to weave their magic with an original composition, although cover bands are more than welcome - and no points will be deducted!
We will have two rounds featuring up to 5 acts, with the top 2 from each night going forward to the final, taking place on 22nd May 2024. Please note that Round 1 on 10th April will take place at A Hoppy Place and is suitable for performers under the age of 18. Round 2 on 24th April will take place at Off The Tap and the final will take place at A Hoppy Place on 22nd May and is also suitable for performers under the age of 18.
🏆 The Grand Prize: The Acoustic Battle of the Bands unfolds over three thrilling nights, culminating in the crowning of a winner and runner-up. And that's not all – the victorious act and the talented runner-up will secure a coveted spot on the main stage at the prestigious Maidenhead Festival in July. It's a chance to shine under the spotlight and captivate a massive audience!
Apply to battle it out
- All musical genres welcome!
- We categorise an acoustic act as featuring up to two musicians with their acoustic instruments, steering clear of a full drum kit.
- All ages welcome (under 16's must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
- Closing date for applications is 27th March 2024
- Acts will be chosen to compete based on their artistic ability and instrumentation. We will review all applications and select a maximum of 10 acts to compete.
- This competition is for amateur musicians only. Acts signed by any record company (including independent record labels) are not eligible to compete.
- Absolutely no lip-syncing, backing track vocals or karaoke.
- Acts must be available to perform on 10th April for Round 1, or 24th April for Round 2
- Acts must be available to perform in the final on 22nd May 2024
- Acts must be available to perform at Maidenhead Festival on 20th and 21st July 2024