BATTLE OF THE BANDS

at Children’s Theatre of Annapolis

 

We want your band for a speCTAcular night of music, competition, and unforgettable performances! This vibrant event where music groups compete and showcase their talent. We want to feature diverse bands from rock to hip-hop and more. The atmosphere is electric…a thrilling glimpse into local talent and a celebration of music and community.

 

Event Details

Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

Time: 4:00-8:00pm Battle of the Bands ….. 8:00-10:00pm – After party and awards

Location: Children’s Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD 21409

NOTE: This event will be livestreamed. A video of performance will be provided to each competing band.

Grand Prize:

• $500
• Professional  professional photo shoot with the phenomenal Wendy Hickok! https://hickokphotography.com/

 

Individual Awards:

• Best Individual Performance
• Best Vocal
• Best Instrumental Performance

 

Deadline to register is February 28, 2026

 

How to Enter

• Send a video of your band’s past performance to CTAbattleofthebands@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org. This video is necessary to enter the competition. Videos may also be used to publicize the event and promotional material. 
• Within the email submission, please state the name of your band and number of band members. Click here to fill out the band entry form. Feel free to include any information you feel will make your case to be included in this debut event!!
• After completing the band entry form, click here to make your entry payment.

Contest Rules

• It is free to apply, but if chosen, there will be a $75 Registration fee. This fee will help to support operational and administrative fees for the contest.
• All band members must be 13 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 1 member in each band, but the one band member must play an instrument live on stage.
• No foul language, or crude/offensive/vulgar behavior of any kind is allowed on stage, in lyrics, off stage, or otherwise. Absolutely no moshing (audience included).
• Band members are only allowed on stage during their set. Bands or members who go on stage while another band is competing, will be disqualified from the competition.
• Winning bands will be determined by a panel of judges based on musical talent as determined by our panel of judges, crowd enthusiasm, showmanship of band members, ability to follow contest rules and originality of song.
• Ticket sales are not a factor in the judging of the winning bands.
• Each band will have a 15 minutes set limit for the first round.
• The two bands voted as finalists will have another 12 minute set before the winner is announced.
• Once selected, further contest details and logistics will be shared. 

 

Are you ready to rock?

For more information, contact us at CTAbattleofthebands@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org.