All rules and prizing are subject to be updated and may change throughout the year. Please check back here periodically.

Eligibility Rules

• At least one key member of the group must be enrolled at a college or University
• All genres of music are accepted and encouraged including musicians or artists not usually considered 'bands' such as solo artists, rappers, electronic programmers, instrumental musicians
• Only one track can be uploaded to your profile for judging
• Your profile and track must be uploaded at least 3 weeks prior to the Regional Battle for eligibility*

Process and Judging

Step 1: Sign-up an account at collegebattleofthebands.com

Step 2: Create a profile and upload your best track

Step 3: Get as many people to play and rate you as possible

Step 4: Selection: In each region, three bands compete on-stage for the regional prizes and CBOB title. Two judge selections, along with the most poular music artist on the CBOB website receives entry to the Regional Battle*

Step 5: Regional Battle winner advances to National Semi-Final Battle to compete against winners from two other regions, for greater prizing and potential advancement to the National Grand Finale.

Step 6: Semi-Final Battle winners advance to the National Grand Finale to compete against the best in the country to become College Band of the Year.

PRIZES

In addition to awesome exposure, winning bands also take home incredible prizes.

Regional Battles:

WINNER

• College Battle of the Bands Custom Design Epiphone Trophy Guitar
• Logic Studio
• AT&T Ringtone Feature**
• Qualify for Semi-finals

Runner-Ups are also eligible for Logic Studio

Semi Finals:

WINNER

• Cash Prizing from Chegg.com
• Cash Prizing from SESAC***
• iPod Shuffles
• College Battle of the Bands Custom Design Epiphone Trophy Guitar
• Free textbook rentals
• Qualify for Finals

Runner-Ups are also eligible for Epiphone Guitar

National Finale:

WINNER

• Apple iMac Computer
• Final Cut Studio
• Free Year of textbook rentals from Chegg.com for the whole band (up to 5)
• Access to exclusive industry execs and studios
• iPod Touches
• College Battle of the Bands Custom Design Epiphone Trophy Guitar
• Glovely custom guitar strap from Copperpeace music
• The National Winner Title

Runner-Ups are also eligible for Final Cut Studio and Epiphone Guitar

More Info:

Additionally, check out the Elfenworks Social Justice Category for a cash prizing opportunity, and a great cause at www.collegebattleofthebands.com/elfenworks.

Total Prizing across all events: Over $100,000 in prizing, plus incredible exposure

All rules and prizing are subject to be updated and may change throughout the year. Please check back here periodically.

*Selection: The cut-off date for contest entry and online votes is three weeks (21 days) prior to the Regional Battle. So for example, if your Regional Battle is on a Saturday, the deadline to submit is three Saturdays prior, as the clock hits midnight at the end of that night. For the online metrics, site 'plays' are weighted heavier, and ‘ratings’ are used as a secondary metric. All plays and ratings are counted at the submission deadline, unless artists are notified of a voting extension in their region. All votes are subject to qualification and review, to ensure legitimate voting. For the judge selections, music industry professionals along with the show producers choose two more bands to compete in each Regional Battle, for a total of three bands competing at each Regional Battle. Selected finalists will be announced at least 10 days prior to the Regional Battle.

**AT&T Ringtones

AT&T is proud to offer regional winners exposure on the world's largest wireless network! Promote your music online now for the chance to compete in the battles, and have your track turned into a ringtone! Winners will find their tracks available on the AT&T Media Mall, earning revenue (less carrier and agency fees) every time their ringtone sells!

***SESAC Cash Prizing

In order to be eligible for the prize, contestants must be either (I) affiliated with SESAC as a songwriter or (ii) eligible for affiliation with SESAC as a songwriter (i.e. not affiliated with ASCAP or BMI) (the "Eligibility Requirement"). In the event any single entry consists of two (2) performers, then at least fifty percent (50%) of the songwriters in such performance group must meet the Eligibility Requirement. In the event any single entry is comprised of three (3) or more performers, then at least fifty one percent (51%) of the songwriters in such performance group must meet the Eligibility Requirement.