Congratulations to the 2009-10 winners of the Elfenworks Social Justice Category, who earned $5,500 in cash grants. Winners include The Beat Advocate with their song "The Other Side", which took home the first place prize, runners-up A Silent Canvas for "Close Your Eyes", and The Taxi Project with "New".

These awards followed up on 2008-09 winners that earned $5,000 in cash grants, including Eyeshine for their song "Alone", which took the first place prize, runners-up "This Time" by The Constant, and "Lost and Forgotten" by Tsavo.

How it Works

College Battle of the Bands participants across the nation are invited to submit relevant songs along with brief written statements about how their music ties into a social justice cause -- including issues relating to hunger, homelessness, access to medial care, abuse, incarceration, or more. This year, you're encouraged to look at how fear or hope might be contributing to poverty and/or inequality in our country.

The top entries will be recognized at College Battle of the Bands Finales throughout the 2009-2010 Tour, making thousands of college students aware of the issues. Winning bands will also have an opportunitiy to earn $5,000 in cash grants at the National Finals. Become in "Harmony with Hope" with the Elfenworks Foundation and this special prize.

How to Sign Up

To enter songs for consideration, submit your tracks online here at collegebattleofthebands.com. Then, send an email to socialjustice@collegebattleofthebands.com with a link to your song and a brief written statement about how your music fits into the social justice category.