Battle of the Bands Mechanics Mechanics: 1.

Open to any amateur band with members not younger than 18 years old but not older than 35 years old(non-professional/non-recording) 2. It is pre-requisite that the group likes the official Facebook accounts of both Cowboy Grill www.facebook.com/cowboygrillrestobarph?fref=ts and JKA Events and Casting Agency www.facebook.com/JkaEventsAndCastingAgency?ref=ts&fref=ts 3. They must submit their band profile with group picture (PDF format) and link to a recorded video performance posted on YouTube through email: contest.cowboygrill@gmail.com with the subject: battle of the bands (ONLINE REGISTRATION) 4. They will automatically receive a reply with an attached mechanics and registration form. 5. The Audio recording of the video link must be clear otherwise it will be rejected. 6. Online Registration duration will be from May 1 to May 31, 2013 7. Each video will be screened by Cowboy Grill weekly and qualifying bands will be notified through email and text message regarding a schedule of interview and submission of the completely filled up Registration form. 8. The Band should have a minimum of four (4) members and a maximum of seven (7) members and are required to bring their own musical instruments excluding drum set. 9. 10 Qualifying Bands will be chosen to compete in the elimination round on June 3, 2013 (Monday) to be held at Cowboy Grill Delta, Quezon Ave. 10. Bands are required to prepare a total of 3 songs as their entry piece for the eliminations. Songs can be an original piece or a cover from the genres stated below (non-medley) o Classic Rock (60s to 90s) o Alternative Rock o OPM o Pop o RnB o Reggae o New Wave 11. The Band will be given 17 minutes to setup instruments and to perform. 1 point will be deducted to their total score for every minute in excess. 12. 5 Qualifying Bands will be competing for the Grand Finals on June 12, 2013 (Wednesday) to be held at Cowboy Grill Mabini, Ermita Manila.

13. Criterias for judging: o MUSICALITY Vocal Power Instrumentation Creativity o STAGE POWER Energy Level Audience Impact o FOLLOWINGS Facebook Impact San Mig Zero Votes

40% 20% 10% 10% 30% 20% 10% 30% 10% 20% TOTAL ___ 100%

14. Prizes: o Eliminations Top Five Qualifying Bands will receive P2000 cash plus a chance to compete at the grand finals. Non winners will receive gift certificates from Cowboy Grill o Grand Finals Grand Champion P15,000 cash Plaque of recognition & certification A chance to play at a big concert event on June 27, 2013 at Cowboy Grill Delta, Quezon Ave.(Opening act for a Big Artist) A chance to play in different Cowboy Grill Venues st 1 Runner up All prizes mentioned above except for the cash prize: P5,000 nd 2 Runner up All prizes mentioned above except for the cash prize: P3,000 Consolation Prizes Certificate of participation Gift Certificates Special Awards from JKA

REGISTRATION FORM
Band Name: ________________________________________ Genre: _____________________________________________ Band Representative: _________________________________ Telephone Number: __________________________________ Mobile Number: _____________________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________ Mailing Address: ______________________________________ The band representative warrants that the person/s appearing in the conforme and whose signature/s appears hereunder is/are the only duly authorized representative/s of the BAND to sign this application form. The person/s signing herein further warrants that he/she has read and understood the competition Mechanics and Terms and Conditions of joining Cowboy Grills Battle of the Bands.

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AGE

ADDRESS

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EMAIL ADD

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We hereby certify that the above details are correct. If organizer finds out that above details have been falsified, the band will automatically be disqualified.

_____________________________ Printed Name & Signature/Date Group Representative

_____________________________ Printed Name & Signature/Date Entertainment Manager Cowboy Grill