Battle of the Bands

Presents:

Utopia “Battle of the Bands” We are excited to announce the Battle of Bands every Thursday night in July at Utopia SoundStage, conveniently located in the heart of the University City, Charlotte NC. Utopia is looking for the best house band in Charlotte.

Contestants will battle for a six-month contract, a cash prize of $500.00, an opportunity to play with a national recording artist and general bragging rights. The battle begins on July 2, 2009. The last battle and grand finale will be on July 23, 2009. The crowd vote will determine who wins the $500 grand prize and paid six-month contract with Utopia. Please bring your “A” game.

What:

Battle of the Bands

Where:

Utopia SoundStage (10210 Berkeley Place Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262)

When:

July 2, 9, 16, 23(Final Battle)

Why:

To Find the Best House Band in Charlotte and Support Cancer Research with Amped 4-A-Cure (www.amped4acure.org)

How:

Doors Open at 6 p.m.

Band Sign Up at 6:30 p.m.

Battle Begins at 7 p.m.

Each Band Gets a 35-40 Minute Set

Cost:

Registration fee is $25.00 per Band.

Contact: Dany Eason Event Director Phone 704.615.7102 E-mail: dany@amped4acure.org

Registration form SUBMIT REGISTRATION FORMS TO: Dany Eason or Jay Jones Or bring to Utopia SoundStage Band Name: _____________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________ Number: _____________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________ Please read and understand the following RULES. Each Band is responsible for their items (equipment, personal belongings, etc.)

Bands: 1. This event is open to the public.

2. All registration and payment must be completed prior to an entry into the contest.

3. Call time is Forfeit Time. No Exceptions. Bands are expected on stage at the designated time to participate.

4. Bands are responsible for any damages to the facilities and equipment that are caused by them. Any damages to the facilities and/or equipment, or misconduct deemed inappropriate by the Event Director will result in ejection from the event.

There will be absolutely no refunds or awards given to anyone ejected.

5. Bands are expected to check in by 6:30 p.m. This allows Bands to register, and review the rules prior to the contest.

General: 1. By accepting admission into this event, each and every participant accepts responsibility for all injuries and indemnifies the host, event workers, host facilities and all others who have put this event on for your pleasure.

2. The Event Director reserves the right of final decision pertaining to any action committed by a band member, manager or fan. The Director also reserves the right to change/modify any of the rules above. This will be done in the best interest of the all involved.

3. We expect ALL PARTICPANTS to be on their best behavior. Violators will be asked to leave the club.

Winners will be announced online. There will be four bands each Thursday night, with 1 winner each week. The last battle will feature the winners from the previous weeks.

Winners will be announced online. There will be four bands each Thursday night, with 1 winner each week. The last battle will feature the winners from the previous weeks.