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2022 BATTLE OF THE BANDS CONTESTANTS

Meet the five local bands competing for the title of “Best Band” at this year’s Minerpalooza! Watch their live performance videos below. Voting for Round 1 is open until Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022.


 

 

 

 

Top 3 semifinalists

Round 2 contestants were selected based on your votes! The top 3 semifinalists performed live at Texas Western Gold Rush on Monday, August 22.



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MELANCHOLY 10

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ACID WAVE


2022 BATLLE OF THE BANDS WINNER

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MELANCHOLY 10

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VOTE ONLINE

August 10 - August 14

ROUND 1: The top five contenders will drop their music videos online

Watch the music videos online and vote for your three favorite bands that will move on to the next round and play live at Texas Western Gold Rush.


Texas Western Gold Rush

TEXAS WESTERN GOLD RUSH

Monday, August 22

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

ROUND 2: The semi-finals will feature the top three bands at 9:30 p.m.

Celebrate Miner traditions and the first day of classes with live music, special guests, fireworks, and more, all in honor of UTEP.

 

Minerpalooza

MINERPALOOZA

Friday, Sept. 2

6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

ROUND 3: Join us as the final two bands battle it out for the top spot at 6 p.m.

Minerpalooza is UTEP's biggest party of the year. This back-to-school bash features live performances, food trucks, and tons of fun activities and games.