Sturgis Battle of the Bands

KICK IT! It's time to become a legend. Register now for the SECOND ANNUAL Legendary Sturgis BATTLE OF THE BANDS coming June 1st, 2024!

Sturgis Battle of the Bands

 

Legendary Sturgis BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Get ready to rock! Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 1st 2024!
 

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2024 Band Applications are NOW AVAILABLE!

We are pleased to announce our SECOND YEAR badass expansion of our Sturgis Art Festival:  Prepare yourself for the face-melting, mind-bending sounds of garage band magic at Harley-Davidson Rally Point during our second annual Legendary Sturgis Battle of the Bands!

We are teaming up with the most prestigious regional names in business to bring a one-day Battle of the Bands festival the evening of Saturday, June 1st 2024 in downtown Sturgis. This brand new multi-genre competition welcomes groups from large to small, old to young, and heavy to mellow for a competitive line-up like no other. All ages will compete for substantial cash and in-kind prizes – and don’t forget, the honor of being Battle of the Bands Champion in legendary Sturgis, SD!


THANKS AGAIN, LAST YEAR'S SPONSORS!


TOP "GRUNGE" SPONSOR:

★ Sturgis Buffalo Chip ★

"GEARHEAD" SOUND & GEAR SPONSOR:

 ★ Brandon Jones Band ★

"PUNK" SPONSORS:

★ Cottonwood Studio ★
★ HomeSlice Media Group ★
★ The Hotel Sturgis ★
★ Sturgis Hotel/Motel Business Improvement District ★

 "SKA" SPONSORS:

★ Baymont Inn & 44 North Bar ★
★ Black Hills Pioneer ★
★ Evergreen Media ★
★ Kickstands Campground & Venue ★

"ROCK" SPONSORS:

★ Bear Butte Gardens ★
★ White Canvas Art Co. ★

 

CALL FOR BANDS

2024 registration now live! Apply now to compete in the 2024 Sturgis Battle of the Bands!

Fill out the form below and contact our team with questions. Please make sure to submit all requested materials by April 9th. This year applications will be juried, successful applicants will be notified by the end of April.

The winner has the chance to perform at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Friday, August 2nd opening for Bad Wolves!

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PRIZES

Our team works tirelessly to create the BEST line-up of prizes for our top three competitors to launch you the next level! First, second, and third place bands will win from our major prize pool (coming soon!).

JUDGES & SCHEDULING

2024 info coming soon!

Last year's competitors were allowed a 15-minute set with 15-minute change-over time between groups at the legendary Harley-Davidson Rally Point Stage in downtown Sturgis. Our Stage Manager and production crew will be contacting registered competitors prior to the competition to finalize equipment needs and scheduling.

Five expert judges will score competitors in a variety of categories. Categories may include criteria such as originality, musicality/theory, energy/quality of stage presence, professionalism, and others. A more detailed rubric of judging criteria will be provided prior to the competition date. 2024 Judges will be required to sign a Conflict of Interest Disclosure to help ensure fair judging practices.

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Your support for this new experience is critical to success as we move into our second year. Sponsors will have a wide range of benefits, from in-person participation to the gamut of advertising perks. We are looking for a few extra-generous sponsors to help us keep it “grunge” by sponsoring our cash prizes for winning competitors – these sponsors will have in-person recognition and a variety of other highlights leading up to and during the event.

Please contact us as soon as possible to help us meet our support deadline of March 22nd, 2024. We can’t thank you enough for all you do – let’s bring some visitors to the Black Hills and let the music flow this June at the Sturgis Battle of the Bands!

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JUDGE INTERVIEWS  |  PERFORMANCE TIPS & TRICKS  |  PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENTS  |  BAND FEATURES

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EVENT OVERVIEW

  • Event Date:  Saturday, June 1st 2024
  • Event Time:  2PM – 8PM (tentative; may change depending on # entries)
  • Event Location:  Harley-Davidson Rally Point (corner of Main Street & Harley-Davidson Way), Downtown Sturgis, SD
  • Contact Info:  Sturgis Area Chamber / (605) 347-2556 / Events@SturgisAreaChamber.com
  • Event Description:  The Legendary Sturgis Battle of the Bands is a second-year event held in conjunction with the 4rd Annual Sturgis Art Festival located in downtown Sturgis, SD. This family-friendly event is organized by a committee within the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, a 501(c)6 nonprofit organization. This event aims to bring visitors to Sturgis, enhance the resident experience, and support the fine arts in our community. Our first year was a MASSIVE success! Please contact us to learn more and submit your application. THANK YOU for supporting the arts in Sturgis!
     

 

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