College Battle of the Bands
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| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Campus MovieFest, Evan Shapiro, CyKiK. |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
| Parent | CAMPVS |
| Website | www.collegebattle.com |
College Battle of the Bands (CBoB) was a college-specific national battle of the bands competition in the United States.[1] that ran from 2009-2012. As of 2010 it was the only nationwide competition of its kind.[1] Initially known as Campus MusicFest, CBoB was originally part of Campus MovieFest (CMF) before becoming a separate entity.[2] Like CMF, CBoB invited students actively enrolled in a college or university to participate in its events.[1] The tour also helped pave the way for the launch of Campus DJ in 2013.
Format & Rules
The College Battle of the Bands format was similar to the annual NCAA Basketball Tournament.[1][3] Top college bands and music artists competed in local battles, before advancing onto the National Semi-Finals, and then the National Finale, which was held annually at the end of each school year.[4] The free events reward winning artists with cash prizes, free gear, and exposure, including opportunities to open up for headliners during College Battle of the Bands' annual promotional tours.[5] Flula Borg acts as CBoB's official host and MC at the events.[2]
Notable past participants
- The Lonely Biscuits (Belmont U), 2012 Southeast Region Winner and National Finalist
- Rozzi Crane (USC), 2011 SoCal Region Winner and National Finalist
- John King (country singer) Band (UGA), 2011 Southeast Region Winner and National Finalist
- Mike Posner (Duke), 2009 National Finalist
- Local Natives (Pepperdine), 2009 Regional Winner and National Finalist
- Raquel Rodriguez (USC), 2012 National Winner
- Land of Pines (U of Washington), 2011 National Winner
- Beyond This Point - now part of Jon Bellion's band (Five Towns College), 2010 National Finalist
- Brandon O. Bailey (Memphis) - 2011 Regional Finalist
- Jacob Snider (Columbia U) - 2010 National Finalist
- Apple Trees & Tangerines - members now comprise Flint Eastwood and Behold the Brave (Lee U), 2010 National Winner [6]
- The Shadowboxers (Emory U), 2010 Regional Finalist
- Allison Weiss (UGA), 2009 National Finalist
- Daylight Broadcast (Lamar U), 2009 National Winner
- Flula Borg, MC and Host
Textbooks and Tickets / Back to School Tours
College Battle of the Bands organizes annual university tours throughout North America, focusing on student interaction and give-a-aways, including free concert tickets. Concerts are put on by the promotion at prominent local venues at the end of each state's visit, and have featured artists such as T-Pain, Avicii, Big Boi (of OutKast), Chiddy Bang, Dev, Big Sean, and past College Battle of the Bands finalists.[5][7] The free, student exclusive, concerts have also featured sets by DJ Rhythm (ESPN College GameDay's Official Tour DJ), and Scion Hypeman Champion Flula Borg.[8][9]
Notable partnerships
- Campus MovieFest
- Monster Energy Outbreak Tour
- Chegg
- SESAC
- GrammyU
- Stickam
- Campus DJ
- Live Nation
References
- 1 2 3 4 "College Battle of the Bands Rules and Info". College Battle of the Bands. Archived from the original on 2010-10-06. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- 1 2 "Campus MovieFest and College Battle of the Bands Gear up for Las Vegas" (PDF). Campus MovieFest. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-10-06. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- ↑ "Bamboozle, College Battle of the Bands, Alternative Press Tour: It's a great week of music on Stickam". Stickam. Archived from the original on 2010-10-06. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- ↑ "Top Four Emerging Artists Take Stage at the Wynn Las Vegas To Battle For National Title". SESAC. Archived from the original on 2010-11-11. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- 1 2 "College Battle of the Bands Textbooks and Tickets Tour".
- ↑ "2010 College Battle of the Bands names Apple Trees & Tangerines National Winner". SESAC. Archived from the original on 2010-11-30. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- ↑ "Textbooks & Tickets Tour January Lineup!". Chegg. Retrieved 2011-02-05.
- ↑ "Chegg and College Battle of the Bands Back to School Tour featuring DJ Rhythm and Flula Borg". Chegg. Archived from the original on 2010-10-06. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- ↑ "AUSTIN - BACK TO CLASS MUSIC BASH". GrammyU. Archived from the original on 2010-10-06. Retrieved 2010-10-05.