Battle of the BANDS
Partnership between
Universal Fairs & The City of Glendale
If you are a high school or middle school musician who has ever dreamed of recording
your own music video, here is your chance. Win prizes, be treated like a rock star
complete with swag bags. Play in front of screaming fans and have your band heard by
professional musicians!
 A chance for youth to showcase their talents
 Bring the community together
 Support Glendale Youth
Universal Fairs in partnership with the City of Glendale is inviting all middle school and
high school students to participate in its Battle of the Bands competition! Bands will be
selected to perform at the West Valley Fair and Music Festival on the Great Lawn next
to the University of Phoenix Stadium and Westgate.
If your band is selected, you will be performing in front of hundreds of people. You’ll be
appearing on a professional 20 X 28 stage complete with a backline (full 5-piece drum
set, Cymbal pack, Base Amp and Guitar Amp) Full lighting and sound system. Feel free
to bring your own snare drum, guitar amp and cymbals. We will provide the base amp.
Winning band will open for the talent during the concert on the Great Lawn that night –
Saturday, March 4!!!
Groups will be allowed to be on stage for 20 minutes including setup and teardown. Each
band may sing two songs. One cover (family friendly) and one completely original. The
theme for the original song must be Glendale’s Got Game! Every band that is chosen to
compete will receive a swag bag complements of Universal Fair and the City of
Glendale.
Winner will record their own demo in a professional sound studio. Second, and Third
place prizes will be awarded at the concert.
All types of bands and musical genres are welcome to apply. Bands must submit all lyrics
in legible form, and fill out all necessary applications and have parental consent form
signed (anyone who is under the age of 18) in order to be considered. The application and
additional information is available online at
http://www.glendaleaz.com/battleofthebands/.
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Don’t miss your chance to Rock the Stage and have your
bands name up in lights!
Registration fee; $75.00 per band (non-refundable)
IMPORTANT: Your band must complete and turn in the following in order to be considered to
compete in the Battle of the Bands event on March 4, 2017:
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Complete each and every page of this application, including the performer agreement
Pay registration fee of $75.00 by: March 1 (5 p.m.)
Application, Music/Lyric Release, and Photo Release
Please print clearly. You must complete all pages of this form for your application to be
considered.
Name of Band: ____________________________________________
Please include a short band biography on a separate sheet of paper.
All band members must be currently enrolled in middle school or high school.
School ID may be requested. Amateurs only. Bands are not eligible if they have ever had,
currently have, or are now negotiating a contract to perform or record professionally.
Best point of contact or band manager:
Preferred method of contact: ____________________
If we are unable to reach you, you may miss your chance to be part of the event.
Name ______________________________________
Phone 1_____________________________________
Phone 2_____________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
Email Address: _______________________________
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BATTLE OF THE BANDS RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. For the purpose of this competition band is defined as two or more people with at least one
person playing a musical instrument.
2. Members of the band must be currently attending middle school or high school.
3. Band members must be prepared to submit a typed copy of the lyrics they will perform. Lyrics
cannot include profanity, racist remarks, sexually explicit content or violence.
4. Bands may bring their own snare drum, Guitar Amp and cymbal.
5. Equipment cannot be dropped off and left unattended at the event. Universal Fair and the City
of Glendale are not responsible for any band equipment left unattended.
6. Bands will have 20 minutes to set up, perform and disband. Any band that goes over the
allotted time will have points deducted. Each band may sing two songs. One original with
Glendale’s Got Game as the theme. The second can be a family friendly cover song.
7. Only the band members listed on the registration form will be allowed on stage.
8. A panel of judges will score musicians on a point system. Judging criteria includes technical
proficiency, musicality, performance, creativity and audience reaction.
9. The removal of clothing and the use of obscene language and gesture are prohibited and will
result in the band being disqualified. All clothing must be event appropriate (family friendly).
10. All band members/Guardians must sign release forms in packet.
11. All band members under 18 must have parent permission.
12. All band members must show up at 9:00 AM. (subject to change) for registration and sound
check.
13. All completed applications and registration fees must be received no later than March 1 (5
p.m.)
14. City of Glendale staff reserves the right to end a performance prematurely or remove
the band from the lineup if the band does not fully comply with all of the rules and
regulations outlined above.
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NOTE: One song or composition must be original. Theme; Glendale’s Got Game!
The second song may be a cover song (family appropriate).
Song Titles:
1 ._____________________________________
2. _____________________________________
Names of Songwriters (Lyrics) or Composers (Music):
1._______________________________________
2 _______________________________________
3._______________________________________
4._______________________________________
5._______________________________________
6._______________________________________
Names of Band Members/Performers and instruments played:
1.________________________________________
2.________________________________________
3 ________________________________________
4.________________________________________
5 ________________________________________
6.________________________________________
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Authorization for Release of Image or Likeness
The undersigned hereby irrevocably consents to and authorizes the use by the City of Glendale,
Arizona, its officers and employees, (“City”) of the undersigned’s image or likeness as follows:
The City shall have the right to photograph, video, draw, publish, re-publish, adapt,
exhibit, reproduce, edit, modify, and make derivative works of the undersigned’s
image or likeness. The City is authorized to use such image to likeness in
connection with its promotional, marketing, or media communications and to
distribute, display, or otherwise use or reuse this image or likeness via technology
now known or hereafter developed. The City is not authorized to use the image or
likeness in any intentionally disparaging manner. The City may exercise any of
these rights itself or through any agents, transferees, licensees, distributors, or other
third parties.
The undersigned acknowledges the receipt of good and valuable consideration in exchange for
this Authorization, which is in the form of the opportunity to represent the City in its promotional,
marketing or media communications, and further acknowledges that no further consideration or
payment shall be forthcoming.
Signature (s)
Printed Name (s)
Date
Name of Band
_________________________________________________________
Parent or legal representative signature is required if party is a minor
Signature (s)
Printed Name (s)
Relationship
Date
City of Glendale
Parks & Recreation & Neighborhood Services
5850 W. Glendale Ave. 85301
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1. Applicant and or guardian, by signing this Application and, Copyright Release Form, and
Photo Release each songwriter and composer certify that the Glendale’s Got Game theme song is
completely original:
 The lyrics and music of the theme song identified on this form are original and are not
based on any other work; and
 They are the sole songwriters and composers of the theme song.
2. The songwriters and composers authorize the band or performer identified on this form to
perform the theme song for purposes of the Battle of the Bands hosted and sponsored by
Universal Fair and The City of Glendale.
3. The songwriters, composers and performer or band members authorize and license the City of
Glendale to record the performance of the theme song; to produce a compact disc or other digital
medium of the recording. To use the recording, song title, band or performer name, and names of
the songwriters, composers and band members and photos for promotional purposes.
4. The songwriters, composers and performers or band members understand that there will be no
proceeds other than prizes awarded to the winners.
5. The songwriter, composers, and performers or band members have read the guidelines and
rules for the Battle of the Bands. The City of Glendale reserves the right to disqualify any
contestants who do not comply with the rules and guidelines.
The undersigned agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City Of Glendale, and its
officers, agents, attorneys and employees from any and all claims, liabilities, expenses, or
damages of any nature, including attorney fees arising out of, or in any way connected with
performance of, the Agreement by the undersigned, the undersigned agents, officers,
employees, subcontractors, or independent contractors hired by the undersigned. This indemnity
shall apply to all claims and liability regardless of whether any insurance policies are applicable.
The policy limits do not act as a limitation upon the amount of indemnification to be provided by
the undersigned.
I have read and understand all of the rules and regulations of Battle of the Bands and agree to
these terms.
All songwriters, composers, band members and performers must sign this Application.
Parents and/or guardian must also sign concerning applicants, who are less than 18 years
old.
Signature of Songwriter/Band member/Composer/ Signature of Guardian
1. ___________________
Sign
_____________________
Signature of Guardian
_____________________
Print
____________________
Phone #
____________________ ____________________
Print
Phone#
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2. ___________________
Sign
____________________
Print
____________________
Phone#
_____________________
Signature of Guardian
____________________ ____________________
Print
Phone#
3. ___________________
Sign
_____________________
Signature of Guardian
____________________
Print
____________________
Print
4. ___________________
Sign
_____________________
Signature of Guardian
____________________ ____________________
Print
Phone#
_____________________ ____________________
Print
Phone#
5. __________________
Sign
____________________
Signature of Guardian
_____________________
Print
_____________________
Print
___________________
Phone#
___________________
Phone#
6. __________________
Sign
____________________
Signature of Guardian
_____________________
Print
_____________________
Print
___________________
Phone#
___________________
Phone#
____________________
Phone#
____________________
Phone#
Attach additional pages as needed.
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Application Submission:
• All application materials must be completed and submitted to the City of Glendale by 5 p.m.
March 1.
• Applications can be submitted online or faxed to the City of Glendale at 623-931-9651. Please
attach a cover letter addressed to City of Glendale Battle of the Bands. Please call to confirm your
application was received. 623-930-2820
• Applications can be hand delivered to the Glendale Adult Center, 5970 W. Brown Glendale, AZ
85302.
• Applications can be scanned and e-mailed to; Lisa Robson at [email protected],
or Sherilyn Dean at [email protected]
For additional information about the Battle of the Bands, please contact Lisa Robson-Enciso at
623-930-3547 or Sherilyn Dean-Mason at 623-930-3759.
Visit us on the web: http://www.glendaleaz.com/battleofthebands/
Important Dates:
Registration begins:
January 13th
Registration ends:
March 1 (5 p.m.)
Recorded cover song submittal due: (You Tube) March 1 (5 p.m.)
Copy of original theme song lyrics due:
March 1 (5 p.m.)
Notification of acceptance:
TBD
Concert:
March 4th
Winner’s announcement:
March 4th
*You may submit your cover song via You Tube.
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Check List
□ Entry Agreement Form/ Registration fee $75.00 Paid/ Form Read - Signed
□ Photo Release Read - Signed
□ Music/lyrics release, Performance agreement - Read Signed
□ Parental Consent form Read - Signed
□ Short Band Biography submitted with application
□ Written lyrics, Song submittal (You Tube)
Additional information
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