Preliminary Rounds: April 6, 7, 8, 13, and 14 at 8 p.m.

Final: May 6
 

Applicants must have a minimum of three (3) performing band members with at least one (1) member playing a live musical instrument such as keyboards, drums, bass, or guitar. Applicants may have a DJ on stage playing backing tracks, but there must be at least one other accompanying instrumentalist, as well.

 

Preliminary rounds will feature up to six (6) bands performing a 15 minute set of primarily original music. One cover song is allowed per performance.

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One winner from each preliminary night will be chosen by audience vote and will advance to the finals, to be held on May 6. Each finalist act will have a 20 minute performance, to include a maximum of one cover song. The winning act will be chosen by a panel of music industry professionals and Nightfall Concert Series representatives.

 

The advancing band from each night of the series wins a cash prize of $300, while the overall winner receives a 90 minute headline performance spotlight at the Nightfall Concert Series, which pays $1,000, with a host of other prizes.

 

There is a registration fee of $25 to be paid upon acceptance of application. If you are unable to afford the application fee, you may submit a scholarship request via email to [email protected]