Battle of The Bands (BOTB)
What is Battle of the Bands?
Loudoun Battle of the Bands provides a safe venue for middle and high school bands across the county and allows them to perform in front of their peers and compete for a chance to win cash ($) prizes. Each year, four battles take place – from January to April – with the top prize of $500 awarded at the final battle.
ROCK OUT with Loudoun Battle of the Bands!
Every year, Loudon’s best youth bands and performers compete in 3 battles, where the winners of those battles move up and compete for cash ($) prizes in one last battle. More than $900 is awarded to the top performing bands (1st Place, 2nd Place, Fan Favorite) at the final battle. First place wins $500! More prizes include: half a day of studio time, private lessons with professional songwriters, and much more!
2020-2021 Battle Dates:
- December 4, 2020 – Cascades Overlook
- January 29, 2021 – Cascades Overlook
- February 26, 2021 -Cascades Overlook
- March 19, 2021 (FINAL) – Tally Ho Theatre
2019-2020 Results:
December Battle:
- Alaska and Aurora – 1st Place
- Clique Bait – 2nd Place
- Echo – Fan favorite
- Frost Bite
- Awkwardly Social
- World View
- Joanna Kim
January Battle:
- King Street – 1st Place
- Oh, Lily – 2nd Place
- The Knuckleheads – Fan Favorite
- Nitrate
- Sela Campbell
- Ben Fremin
- Lejitsu
- Ache Harvest
- NITRO
February Battle:
- Oculus – 1st Place
- Antigravity – 2nd Place
- Pickup Limes – Fan Favorite
- Skonucon
- Arsenal Waves
- Kat Nap
- Ben Severin
- Jacquelyn Olivera
Interested in playing/competing? Loudoun’s Battle of the Bands is 100% free for Loudoun teens. Registration will open in Fall 2020
For eligibility, competition rules, and application, go to loudoun.gov/teens
Loudoun Battle of the Bands is produced in partnership with Loudoun County PRCS 
and the Youth Advisory Council.
For sponsorships, contact swolfson@loudounyouth.org