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GET READY FOR BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2025!

GET READY FOR BATTLE OF THE BANDS!

Local bands, this is your shot to shine! Showcase your talent and compete for the title of “Best Band” at this year’s Minerpalooza. UTEP students, faculty, and staff will vote online to choose their favorites. The top three bands will perform live at Texas Western Gold Rush on Monday, August 25, and the top two finalists will take the stage at Minerpalooza on Friday, Sept. 5.

The grand prize winner will be crowned live at Minerpalooza and earn bragging rights, a performance spotlight, and exclusive prizes!

OPEN CALL FOR BANDS: JULY 7-12

BAND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Must be available on the following dates:
- July 21–27: Video performance recording availability
- August 25: Texas Western Gold Rush live performance
- September 5: Minerpalooza live performance

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BATTLE OF THE BANDS PRIZES:

The top five bands will receive a free live performance video with professionally recorded audio.

The winner of Battle of the Bands will earn one week of studio time at Genuine Reference Studios.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS OFFICIAL EVENTS

VOTE ONLINE 2023

VOTE ONLINE

Monday, August 11 - Saturday, August 16 at midnight
Vote now! 

 

TEXAS WESTERN GOLD RUSH 2023

TEXAS WESTERN GOLD RUSH

Monday, Aug. 25
7–11 PM

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MINERPALOOZA 2023

MINERPALOOZA

Friday, Sept. 5
6–11 PM

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