Registrations for the FReeZA Push Start Battle of the Bands are now open!
The Battle of the Bands is an annual music competition that gives young people around Victoria a chance to perform and gain exposure in a safe and supportive environment.
The competition is open to bands, soloists and duos in any style of music including acoustic acts, hip hop and electronic, originals or covers.
If you make the grand final, you could win recording time and resources to support your music career.
The local heat is organised by Council’s FReeZA Committee Eight Metre Speaker, and will be held on Friday 24 August at the Theatre Royal.
To be eligible to enter, artists must be aged between 12 and 25 years and live, work or play in Mount Alexander Shire. At least half of the members in each band must be aged under 21 years.
Application forms can be collected and returned at Theatre Royal, Castlemaine Library, Castlemaine Secondary College reception, Mount Alexander Shire Civic Centre, and Mondo Lounge Youth Space on a Friday afternoon.
You can request an application form via the Mount Alexander Shire Council Youth Facebook page @mountalexandershireyouth or by contacting Jodie Hearn on the email below.
Applications close on Monday 1 August.
Click here to download the Battle of the Bands Application Form.
For more information including event accessibility and eligibility, contact Jodie Hearn, Youth Activities Officer, on 5471 1743 or email youth@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.