Battle of the Bands
Thursday, 8 October 2026
Battle of the Bands
Think you’ve got the sound to win? 📣 We’re picking 5 bands to go head to head on Oct 8, and the winner opens the Main Stage at Bluebird Days Music Festival! 🐦☀️
Here’s the deal:
⏰ Oct 8, 5:00 to 9:30 PM
🎸 30-minute sets, 20-minute changeovers
🎶 Originals STRONGLY preferred, covers allowed
💵 $500 prize: $250 the night of + a paid $250 opening slot at BLUEBIRD DAYS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Apply by Sept 30 and expect to hear back by Oct 3.
- Hours 5 bands will be selected to compete on Oct 8, 5:00–9:30 PM. Each set is 30 minutes with a 20-minute changeover. Original material is STONGLY preferred, but cover songs are allowed. Winner takes home $500 — $250 the night of, plus a paid $250 OPENING ON TH EMAIN STAGE slot at the Bluebird Days Music Festival. Selected bands' time slots will be drawn live and posted to our socials. Applications close [SEPT 30] — you'll hear back by [Oct 3].