Battle of the Bands is a music competition held among four bands in two categories, adults and young adults, and all participants perform live on the Green in Scotts Corners. The winner in each category is selected by the audience and a panel of judges and receives a coveted opening band slot at Pound Ridge Harvest Festival. The 2023 winners are the Freedom Rockets and Guard Hill. Congrats to both bands!

HOW TO APPLY:

SUBMISSIONS WILL REOPEN IN 2025.

• The categories are Young Adult: All members of the band must be 16 years old or under; and Adult: At least one member of the band must be over 16 years old.
• Please send us links to two audio or video files (video is preferred). Acceptable formats include .mp3 audio files, .mp4 or .mov videos or links to SoundCloud, YouTube, Vimeo or similar platform.
• Submissions should contain the names and instrumentation of each band member and a contact name and phone number for the band.
• There is no entry fee.
• Songs do not have to be originals. We will accept submissions in all genres of music and all instrumentation including solo performers.

The performers will be chosen by a special committee of the Pound Ridge Partnership and must be prepared to perform two to three songs in the finals.

While we can only choose two top winners, we love to spread good music so tag us along the way on Instagram @pound.ridge.partnership and we can repost your tunes for the whole community to enjoy!