College Battle of the Bands
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College Battle of the Bands (CBoB) is a college-specific battle of the bands competition
in the United States
. As of 2010 it was the only nationwide competition of its kind. Formerly known as Campus MusicFest, CBoB was originally part of Campus MovieFest
(CMF) before becoming a separate entity. Like CMF, CBoB invites students currently enrolled in a college or university to participate in its events.
. Top college bands and music artists compete in local battles, before advancing onto the National Semi-Finals, and then the National Finale, which is held annually. The free events reward winning artists with cash prizes, free gear, and exposure, including opportunities to open up for headliners during College Battle of the Bands' annual promotional tours. Flula Borg
acts as CBoB's official host and MC at the events.
, Big Boi
(of OutKast
), Chiddy Bang
, Dev
, Big Sean
, and past College Battle of the Bands finalists. The free, student exclusive, concerts also feature sets by DJ Rhythm (ESPN
College GameDay's Official Tour DJ), and Scion
Hypeman Champion Flula Borg
.
Battle of Bands
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in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. As of 2010 it was the only nationwide competition of its kind. Formerly known as Campus MusicFest, CBoB was originally part of Campus MovieFest
Campus MovieFest
Campus MovieFest is the world's largest student film festival. Created in 2000 by four Emory University students, and originally called iMovieFest, Campus MovieFest utilizes Apple Computer laptops, iMovie and Final Cut Pro to give college and university students with all levels of filmmaking...
(CMF) before becoming a separate entity. Like CMF, CBoB invites students currently enrolled in a college or university to participate in its events.
Format & Rules
The College Battle of the Bands format is similar to the annual NCAA Basketball TournamentNCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
. Top college bands and music artists compete in local battles, before advancing onto the National Semi-Finals, and then the National Finale, which is held annually. The free events reward winning artists with cash prizes, free gear, and exposure, including opportunities to open up for headliners during College Battle of the Bands' annual promotional tours. Flula Borg
Flula Borg
Flula Borg is a German DJ, record producer, singer, songwriter, hype man, and host who uses the stage name DJ Flula or simply Flula. He currently lives and works in Los Angeles in the United States.-Germany:...
acts as CBoB's official host and MC at the events.
Past champions
- 2011 - Land of Pines
- 2010 - Apple Trees & Tangerines
- 2009 - Daylight Broadcast
Notable past participants
- Mike PosnerMike Posner (musician)Michael Robert "Mike" Posner is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. Posner released his debut album, 31 Minutes to Takeoff, on August 10, 2010...
, 2009 Finalist - Local NativesLocal NativesLocal Natives are an indie rock band based in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, USA. Their debut album, Gorilla Manor, was first released in the UK in November 2009, and later released in the US on February 16, 2010...
, 2009 Finalist - Apple Trees & Tangerines, 2010 Champion
- Flula BorgFlula BorgFlula Borg is a German DJ, record producer, singer, songwriter, hype man, and host who uses the stage name DJ Flula or simply Flula. He currently lives and works in Los Angeles in the United States.-Germany:...
, MC and Host
Textbooks and Tickets / Back to School Tours
College Battle of the Bands organizes annual university tours throughout North America, focusing on student interaction and give-a-aways, including free concert tickets. Concerts are put on by the promotion at prominent local venues at the end of each state's visit, and have featured artists such as T-PainT-Pain
Faheem Rasheed Najm , better known by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor, currently signed to Young Money Entertainment. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, was released in 2005. In 2007, T-Pain released his second studio album Epiphany,...
, Big Boi
Big Boi
Antwan André Patton , better known by his stage name Big Boi, is an American rapper, song-writer, record producer and actor, best known for being a member of American hip hop duo OutKast alongside André 3000. His work in the duo has produced six studio albums. During the duo's hiatus, he and André...
(of OutKast
OutKast
Outkast is an American hip hop duo based in East Point, Georgia, consisting of Atlanta native André "André 3000" Benjamin and Savannah, Georgia-born Antwan "Big Boi" Patton. They were originally known as Two Shades Deep but later changed the group's name to OutKast...
), Chiddy Bang
Chiddy Bang
Chiddy Bang is an American alternative hip hop band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The group consists of Chidera "Chiddy" Anamege and Noah "Xaphoon Jones" Beresin. The duo was introduced through former band member Zachary Sewall in late 2008 during their freshman year at Drexel University, in...
, Dev
Dev (singer)
Devin Star Tailes , better known by her stage name Dev, is an American singer. She was discovered by The Cataracs via MySpace after her friend Shane Crislip, posted her singing to some beats...
, Big Sean
Big Sean
Sean Michael Anderson , better known by his stage name Big Sean, is an American rapper. Big Sean signed with Kanye West's G.O.O.D...
, and past College Battle of the Bands finalists. The free, student exclusive, concerts also feature sets by DJ Rhythm (ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
College GameDay's Official Tour DJ), and Scion
Scion
Scion may refer to:*In kinship, a descendant , a son or daughter*Scion , a detached shoot or twig containing buds from a woody plant which is grafted onto the stock...
Hypeman Champion Flula Borg
Flula Borg
Flula Borg is a German DJ, record producer, singer, songwriter, hype man, and host who uses the stage name DJ Flula or simply Flula. He currently lives and works in Los Angeles in the United States.-Germany:...
.
Notable partnerships
- Campus MovieFestCampus MovieFestCampus MovieFest is the world's largest student film festival. Created in 2000 by four Emory University students, and originally called iMovieFest, Campus MovieFest utilizes Apple Computer laptops, iMovie and Final Cut Pro to give college and university students with all levels of filmmaking...
- AT&TAT&TAT&T Inc. is an American multinational telecommunications corporation headquartered in Whitacre Tower, Dallas, Texas, United States. It is the largest provider of mobile telephony and fixed telephony in the United States, and is also a provider of broadband and subscription television services...
- CheggCheggChegg or Chegg.com is an online textbook rental company in the United States based in Santa Clara, CA, which was created in 2001 by three Iowa State University students. Students rent textbooks typically by ordering online, and return books after the semester. It was founded by entrepreneurs Osman...
- SESACSESACSESAC, originally the Society of European Stage Authors & Composers, is the smallest of the three performance rights organizations in the United States. SESAC was founded in 1930, making it the second-oldest performing rights organization in the U.S. SESAC is also the fastest-growing PRO in the...
- GrammyUGrammy AwardA Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
- Gibson Guitar Corporation
- StickamStickamStickam is a website devoted to live-streaming video, featuring both professional and user-generated content. The site launched in 2005. Stickam features user-submitted pictures, audio, video, and most prominently, live streaming video chat...
- Live NationLive NationLive Nation is a live-events company based in Beverly Hills, California, focused on concert promotions. Live Nation formed in 2005 as a spin-off from Clear Channel Communications, which then merged with Ticketmaster in 2010 to become Live Nation Entertainment....