MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd
Signup starts August 1st
Signups start AUGUST 1, 2025. Deadline for band signups is OCTOBER 1, 2025 or until full. Battle of the Bands takes place NOVEMBER 3, 2025.
Any band with at least three members, including a drummer, other instrumentation with an optional vocalist. No solo acts or duets. Bands must be comprised of at least 75% Plymouth Public Schools Middle School or High School students. Band members do not all have to be from the same school.
Entry fee of $5.00 per band member. Audience tickets will be sold for $10 per adult, $5 PPS Student. Band members will have a designated seating area in the Performing Arts Center to watch other performances.
Bands should have 2 songs prepared for the event, no longer than 10 minutes total. Songs can be covers or originals. Genres are not limited but should be competitive with other bands for judging purposes (see signup list for other band’s info and song selections). All bands must arrive by 4:30pm to check in. Bands will be assigned a warmup time in a practice room prior to lining up to perform on the main stage
All songs must be performed live. Programmed tracks/instrumentation are permissible but must be triggered live on stage. All songs MUST be approved prior to your acceptance into the competition and should not contain any explicit lyrics. Please email your set list and a YouTube link with a short demo of one song by Monday October 28th.
During signup, you will need to submit your set list including a YouTube link with a short demo of one of your songs. If you are performing original music for one or both songs, please perform that as your demo or submit a link to an audio recording so we can approve. Any changes to your set list must be approved prior to the competition.
We will provide various equipment on stage for bands to use, including a 5-pc drum kit, keyboard with amp, guitar amps, bass amp, and vocal mics and stands. Musicians are encouraged to use house equipment. Bands will be required to bring any other individual instruments including guitars, basses, effects pedals, tuners, instrument cables, patch cords, woodwinds, and various percussion. Sound equipment and extra cables will be provided. You may choose to bring your own drum kit, keyboards, and amps to use only if it is noted on your registration sheet and details have been worked out with PSMA. Please let us know your band setup and requirements and what equipment you will be bringing so we can schedule your warmup and line up times. Bands may bring one “roadie” with them to help with setup/break-down. We will need to line you up at least 20 minutes prior to your performance to coordinate a smooth transition onto the stage. There will be roughly 5 minutes between bands so please be ready to plug in and play for your performance slot.
Middle School and High School will have their own divisions. If a band has mixed middle and high school members, the average age will be calculated as of the performance date. Age 14+ will compete in the high school category. Bands will be judged on Stage Presence, Musicianship, Preparedness, Audience Engagement and Best Original or Best Cover. Within one week of the conclusion of the event bands will receive judges feedback, a great tool to improve on their craft!
This event is meant to be a fun and entertaining competition with musicians of all skill levels.
Participants are required to practice excellent showmanship and be courteous and respectful toward other musicians, judges, and attendees. We will not tolerate any form of heckling or shaming of other performers. Any inappropriate behavior by any band member will result in automatic disqualification from the competition.
Performances must be suitable for all families. Band name, clothing, and lyrics should not contain obscenities or explicit references to violence. Points will be deducted for violations and/or will be asked to change.
All Band members must be on time for check-in, be prepared for warm up slots, and ready to line up at assigned times.
The Plymouth Schools Music Association (PSMA) provides financial support, encouragement, and positive support to the music programs through fundraising, community outreach, and volunteerism. We are dedicated to promoting and encouraging the education and associated activities of the music students and performing arts groups of the school district. PSMA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
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