Rules

4th Annual High School Rocks, Battle of the Bands
DECC Arena - Sunday, April 18, 2010

NEW Rules – Please Read Carefully
Contest Rules & Information

• Band members can be no more than one-year out of high school with no more than 50% of band not still in middle/high school.
• There is room in the show for 12 bands representing 12 high schools. Entry is based on first come – first serve. A school does not need to know who their band will be to submit an entry form.
• All bands are asked to submit a one-song sample of their music (submission can be CD, DVD, Audio Cassette, MP3 file, or a band website).
• Original music is not required but if only covers are performed a band will not be included in the show CD or DVD. This is due to reproducing copy written work of another.
• Each band will be given 15 minutes to play; tracking the time is the responsibility of each band. Judges will also be keeping track of time. If you play over the 15 minutes you will lose points and could have your power turned off.
• Absolutely no obscene, offensive lyrics or gestures while performing will be tolerated. It will be the sole decision of the panel of judges to determine what is obscene or offensive. Breaking of this rule is grounds for immediate disqualification.
• On the day of the performance, band members must be dressed in clothing free of obscenities, drugs, alcohol, sex or other subject matter not suitable for a family audience. If a band incites moshing or any other sort of violence in the crowd, the band will be disqualified and removed from the facility. All clothing must remain on at all times- no disrobing on stage.
• By entering High School Rocks each contestant grants an exclusive, royalty free and irrevocable right to photograph and record the show and license to publish, print, edit or otherwise use the contestants entry, in whole or in part, for any purpose and in any manner or media in perpetuity and to license others to do so without limitation or compensation.
• All bands must arrive on April 18 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. All bands unload at Truck Entry #6 on the bay side of the DECC Arena. Once unloaded all vehicles need to park in the main parking lot. The parking fee applies to all vehicles.
• Each band will be assigned a time to play at least 7 days in advance and must be ready to go in the “on deck” area back stage 30 minutes before performance. If a band is not ready to go during the assigned time they will be disqualified.
• Immediately after each band’s 15-minute set, you must pick up your gear and exit the stage so the next band can get setup.
• DECC Arena; Junior Achievement Worldwide and other vendors that are part of High School Rocks are not responsible for damage or theft of personal property.
• Abuse or theft of the provided equipment is grounds for immediate disqualification.
• This is a smoke-free, alcohol free event.

Technical Information
• A large supply of backline gear will be provided for all bands. No replacement of equipment will be allowed. A detailed list of gear will be listed on www.myspace.com/battleoftheband013 and www.highschoolrocks.org
• Participants must use provided drum kit and backline gear. Any specialty gear must be able to plug into the professional sound equipment provided.
• Participants may bring and use their own effects pedals
• High School Rocks will provide a professional audio technician who will mix all bands.
• Professional lighting will be provided.
• A stage crew will be on hand to assist each band in setting up and quick sound check. It is the band's responsibility to set gear and be ready to perform within the allotted time.
• Stage management has final say on all activities on stage. Any band going over the 15-minute limit, or disregarding event management's direction about anything, including safety and time, may be disqualified or powered off.
• No guest lists - only performers get in for free, everyone else must purchase a ticket. Only band members and event staff will be allowed back stage. No friends or family will be allowed beyond security lines.

Judging
• Judging criteria will be supplied to bands/schools when invitations are being extended to enter the competition.

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