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Battle of the Bands is a generic term for a contest in which many bands
Musical ensemble

A musical ensemble is a group of two or more musicians who perform instrumental or vocal music. In each musical style different norms have developed for the sizes and composition of different ensembles, and for the repertoire of songs or musical works that these ensembles perform....
, usually rock/guitar bands but often from a range of different styles, compete for the title
Title

A title is a Prefix or Suffix added to a person's name to signify either veneration, an official position or a professional or academic qualification....
 of "best band". The winner is determined by a panel of judge
Judge

A judge, or arbiter of justice, is a lead official who presides over a court of law,which is operated by the local, state, and/or federal government....
s, the general response of the audience
Audience

An audience is a group of person who participate in a show or encounter a work of art, literature , theatre, music or academics in any Media ....
, or a combination. The winning band usually receives a prize in addition to bragging rights. Prizes usually include cash, free recording time in a local recording studio, a piece of new equipment, or a gift certificate.

Traditionally, Battle of the Bands are often held at live music events and forums (for example, the ).






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Battle of the Bands is a generic term for a contest in which many bands
Musical ensemble

A musical ensemble is a group of two or more musicians who perform instrumental or vocal music. In each musical style different norms have developed for the sizes and composition of different ensembles, and for the repertoire of songs or musical works that these ensembles perform....
, usually rock/guitar bands but often from a range of different styles, compete for the title
Title

A title is a Prefix or Suffix added to a person's name to signify either veneration, an official position or a professional or academic qualification....
 of "best band". The winner is determined by a panel of judge
Judge

A judge, or arbiter of justice, is a lead official who presides over a court of law,which is operated by the local, state, and/or federal government....
s, the general response of the audience
Audience

An audience is a group of person who participate in a show or encounter a work of art, literature , theatre, music or academics in any Media ....
, or a combination. The winning band usually receives a prize in addition to bragging rights. Prizes usually include cash, free recording time in a local recording studio, a piece of new equipment, or a gift certificate.

Traditionally, Battle of the Bands are often held at live music events and forums (for example, the ). Increasingly, a number of Battle of the Bands events have been conducted exclusively on the Internet by the playing of and voting on digital music files.

Historical incidents

The simultaneous release of albums and singles in 1995 sparked a media-fuelled "Battle of Britpop
The Battle of Britpop

The Battle of Britpop is the unofficial title given to the 1995 UK Singles Chart battle between two popular Britpop groups, Blur and Oasis . The two bands had had a long-running feud with each side expressing their opinions of the other....
" between northern England's working-class Oasis
Oasis (band)

Oasis are an English rock music band that formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as "The Rain", the group was formed by Liam Gallagher , Paul Arthurs , Paul McGuigan and Tony McCarroll , who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher ....
 and southern England's middle-class Blur
Blur (band)

Blur are an English alternative rock band who formed in London in 1989. The four members of the band are singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree....
.

In popular culture

A Battle of the Bands event forms the climax of a number of films, including School of Rock
School of Rock

School of Rock is a 2003 in film Cinema of the United States comedy film from Paramount Pictures, starring Jack Black . The film was written specifically for Black by Mike White and directed by Richard Linklater....
, Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday is a classic comedic children?s literature written by Mary Rodgers first published in the USA in 1972....
, and Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey is a 1991 in film United States comedy film science fiction film, the sequel to Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure....
. The film Drumline
Drumline (film)

Drumline is a 2002 in film Feature film Film director by Charles Stone III. The screenplay, which was inspired by the life of Dallas Austin was Screenwriter by Tina Gordon Chism and Shawn Schepps....
 puts its own spin on the convention, featuring a battle between marching bands.

More Recently

In August 2009, a UK company, , held the worlds first Silent Battle of the Bands, this Silent Gig
Silent Gig

A silent gig is a progression of the Silent Disco concept, but instead of DJs playing out over two channels, a silent gig showcases two bands at the same time....
 took place in Cardiff Barfly and saw local talented artists compete for the attention of the audience. With only the singer's voice and a light tapping of drums audiable to those entering, the evening was soon transformed when participants put on a set of wireless headphones and got the full effect of each bands musical talents.

External links

  • , Music of the Civil War.