What is Battle of the Bands Milwaukee?
At Battle of the Bands Milwaukee presented by Sound Check Entertainment and partnering with the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI), our mission is to empower emerging bands with the tools and resources needed to thrive in the music industry. We provide professional video production, photography, media promotion and recording opportunities, giving artists a platform to showcase their talents and build a strong foundation for future success. By fostering creativity, collaboration, and exposure, we aim to launch the next generation of Milwaukee’s musical talent into the spotlight
Prizes
- Studio Recording Time at TreeHouse Studios (formerly the Exchange)
- Photo Shoot Session
- Full Music Video
- Summerfest slot for your band
- $1000 paid show
- Rockstar Trophy
in total a $5000 value plus
prizes for 2nd and 3rd place
- Studio Recording Time at TreeHouse Studios (formerly the Exchange)
- Photo Shoot Session
- Full Music Video
- Summerfest slot for your band
- $1000 paid show
- Rockstar Trophy
in total a $5000 value plus
prizes for 2nd and 3rd place
Qualifying Rounds
Feb. 21st - Maddy's Bar & Music Lounge, Waukesha
March 14th - Nashville North, Milwaukee
March 21st - Shotzy's 2, West Allis
March 28th - Shotzy's 1, Oconomowoc
Finale
April 18th - RallyPoint, Oconomowoc
Top 3 bands Paid Performance at Paulie's Pub & Eatery, West Allis
Feb. 21st - Maddy's Bar & Music Lounge, Waukesha
March 14th - Nashville North, Milwaukee
March 21st - Shotzy's 2, West Allis
March 28th - Shotzy's 1, Oconomowoc
Finale
April 18th - RallyPoint, Oconomowoc
Top 3 bands Paid Performance at Paulie's Pub & Eatery, West Allis
Eligibility
All band members must be over 18
Minimum of 2 band members - Max 10
50% of performance must be your original songs
What You Receive for your Entry
Performance video provided to all bands
Performance Photos
Eligibility for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes
Multimedia promotion of your band
Interview on the Podcast Deep Dive: Making a Band
Professional critique by industry leaders
1 year WAMI membership
Details
$150 entry fee - discounted $100 for current WAMI members
Limit 10 bands per date/venue
2 song performance
How to Enter
Just complete the entry form below and hit submit
All band members must be over 18
Minimum of 2 band members - Max 10
50% of performance must be your original songs
What You Receive for your Entry
Performance video provided to all bands
Performance Photos
Eligibility for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes
Multimedia promotion of your band
Interview on the Podcast Deep Dive: Making a Band
Professional critique by industry leaders
1 year WAMI membership
Details
$150 entry fee - discounted $100 for current WAMI members
Limit 10 bands per date/venue
2 song performance
How to Enter
Just complete the entry form below and hit submit