Congrats to the winners: 1st Place: Crown 2nd Place: The Requiem 3rd Place: Here's To The Heroes     ...Stay tuned for info on entering next year's Band Challenge!

GREAT PRIZES! The 1st place winner gets $2,500 cash, 3 days of studio time from Moonlight Studios, a gift card to Willis Music, and more. Check out all the great prizes available.

HOW IT WORKS:
48 bands will compete bracket style. In the opening round, 4 bands from each night will advance (out of 8). In the 2nd round, 3 bands each night will advance (out of 6). In the semi-finals, 3 bands advance (out of 6), and then comes the finals. The top point earner each night will win a prize - either some swag from Kidd Coffee or an opening spot on a national show at The Venue 42!

Musical acts of all genres and all ages are welcome to enter!

Scoring is a 50/50 combination of popular vote and judging. Each paying audience member gets a ballot at the door to vote for their top 3 bands. A 1st place vote is worth 3 points, a 2nd place vote is worth 2, and a 3rd place vote is worth 1 point. Our panel of judges is made up of key people from the Cincinnati/Dayton music world, and will rate bands on musical skill, originality, stage presence, and total production.

Results will be posted on this website and on The Venue 42 Facebook page by Noon the day after each event.

Shows will take place at the The Venue 42 in Lebanon, just 7 minutes off of the I-71 Kings Mills exit. Admission each night of the Band Challenge is $8, and the finals are $10.

Questions? Email us at venuebooking@yahoo.com