Calling all musicians!  This year we are excited to return with our Battle of the Bands and we are creating a new series,  Battle of the DJs. We are happy to team up with a few venues that will allow us to have double header Battle nights!  Winners from each series will go on to play at Karnival of the Arts East 2025!

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Sign up now at [https://forms.gle/jqDnvtCuhBdvCqM17] to express your interest and confirm your availability for the semi-finals and finals. And we will start the vote next week on the Karnival of the Arts - East 2025 event page!  https://www.facebook.com/share/164fPbk9X9/

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1. Selection Process

Initial Selection via Social Media Vote:

• Once the bands confirm their interest and availability, announce the bands on social media for an initial public vote. This vote will determine which bands the community wants to see compete.

Second Stage Confirmation:

• Contact the top-voted bands to confirm their participation and reiterate the event dates and requirements.

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2. Semi-Finals Setup

• Host the semi-finals across different venues in Pennsylvania, with 3 bands performing at each venue. 

• Winning band will be awarded $250 for their participation in the Semi Finals

• Selection for the finals is based on both a judges' panel and crowd participation at each semi-final event. 3 Bands and 3 Djs will move onto finals.

• Professional media team will be present and recording events.

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3. Judging Criteria

Judges will be a mix of regional musicians, Karnival of the Arts Founders and other event promoters.

 

Criteria for Judges:

• Musicality

• Stage Presence

• Crowd Engagement

• Originality

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4. Finals and Prizes

• Winning band will earn $250 for their participation in the Finals

• The winning band of the finals secures a $500 performance slot at Karnival of the Arts East 2025

• Professional media team will be present and recording event.

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5. Links

• Sign up form https://forms.gle/jqDnvtCuhBdvCqM17

• Voting will take place on the Karnival of the Arts - East 2025 event page!  https://www.facebook.com/share/164fPbk9X9/

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