Official Site for
The 2019 NOVA Band Jam
(aka Battle of the Bands)
Sunday, February 24th, 2019
Presented by the SLHS Band Boosters
What Next?Tickets for the 2019 NOVA Band Jam will be available both online and at the door. Please CLICK HERE to buy your tickets now.
TO PARTICIPATE: Students who would like to participate should fill out an application HERE. Only one member of your band needs to fill out the form. Please see below for eligibility and rules. TO SPONSOR: We are looking forward to working with sponsors to make this event possible. If you are interested in being a sponsor please inquire at NOVABandBattle@gmail.com. Also look back here soon for more information on sponsorship opportunities. Thanks to Sponsors and Donors!Thanks to all of our awesome sponsors for supporting the arts and for making this event possible! This list will be updated as sponsors are added.
Want to become a sponsor to show your support of young musicians? Email NOVABandBattle@gmail.com for more information.
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TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW CLICK HERE
Calling all student bands...are you ready to jam?
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION TO PLAY IN THE BAND JAM! Get ready for the 2019 Band Jam! This event is in its 4th year running, and provides a great opportunity for student bands (ages 18 and below) to jam like the pros--in a great venue with lots of fun, food and fans! All genres welcome. APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENSION: Applications to participate are due on Monday, February 4th, 2019, and bands will be notified of their acceptance in early February. We will be selecting 6-8 bands to jam with us. Please come and join the fun! NOT A COMPETITION, JUST JAMMIN' EVENT DETAILS: When: February 24th, 2019 (Doors Open at 4:00) Where: Ned Devine's in Herndon. This event is a fundraiser for the South Lakes High School Band Boosters. Proceeds will be used to support the SLHS Band program. Questions can be sent to NOVABandBattle@gmail.com. |
Important Rules
1. Band must be available to play on Sunday, February 24th between 4 pm and 9 pm at Ned Devine’s, 2465 Centreville Rd, Herndon, VA 20171.
2. Age Limit - Band members must be 18 years old (high school age) or younger.
3. Band must be unsigned.
4. Band members may only enter and play with one band.
5. All applications to perform must be received by midnight on Friday, February 1st, 2019. DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 2019.
6. For bands that are selected, a registration form must be completed with additional details regarding the band and songs to be played for use in publicity. All band members must be listed on the registration form. Parent or guardian permission to play is required.
7. If chosen to perform, bands will have between 15-25 minutes to play, depending on the number of bands selected. Your lineup must include at least one original song.
8. Performance must be suitable for a family audience; bands’ names and lyrics must be free of obscenities.
9. Band members must be dressed in clothing free from obscenities or references to drugs, sex, or alcohol.
10. In order to keep everyone safe, bands who encourage moshing or any other potentially dangerous acts will be disqualified. Additionally, fires, pyrotechnics, fog machines, etc. are not allowed.
11. Bands must supply their instruments including symbols (PA system, amps, mics, monitors, and basic drum kit will be provided).
12. Band members are responsible for the security of their equipment. The SLHS Band Boosters will not be held responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen equipment.
13. The SLHS Band Boosters reserves the right to make any necessary changes to program rules and have the final word in any disputes that arise.
14. All bands agree to have their name, voice, and/or likenesses used in any advertising or broadcasting material relating to this contest without any compensation or rights to royalties for such use.
15. A performance schedule will be provided once finalists are announced. Bands must check in at least 30 minutes prior to their performance time.
2. Age Limit - Band members must be 18 years old (high school age) or younger.
3. Band must be unsigned.
4. Band members may only enter and play with one band.
5. All applications to perform must be received by midnight on Friday, February 1st, 2019. DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4th, 2019.
6. For bands that are selected, a registration form must be completed with additional details regarding the band and songs to be played for use in publicity. All band members must be listed on the registration form. Parent or guardian permission to play is required.
7. If chosen to perform, bands will have between 15-25 minutes to play, depending on the number of bands selected. Your lineup must include at least one original song.
8. Performance must be suitable for a family audience; bands’ names and lyrics must be free of obscenities.
9. Band members must be dressed in clothing free from obscenities or references to drugs, sex, or alcohol.
10. In order to keep everyone safe, bands who encourage moshing or any other potentially dangerous acts will be disqualified. Additionally, fires, pyrotechnics, fog machines, etc. are not allowed.
11. Bands must supply their instruments including symbols (PA system, amps, mics, monitors, and basic drum kit will be provided).
12. Band members are responsible for the security of their equipment. The SLHS Band Boosters will not be held responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen equipment.
13. The SLHS Band Boosters reserves the right to make any necessary changes to program rules and have the final word in any disputes that arise.
14. All bands agree to have their name, voice, and/or likenesses used in any advertising or broadcasting material relating to this contest without any compensation or rights to royalties for such use.
15. A performance schedule will be provided once finalists are announced. Bands must check in at least 30 minutes prior to their performance time.