BC's Best: A Competition for Student Bands and Singer/Songwriters at the Arts Festival

Thursday, April 28 at 9:00 p.m. - Main Tent on O'Neill Plaza

A talent competition featuring the winners of preliminary events in two categories: singer/songwriter and "battle of the bands".  Singer/songwriter finalists will compete for a cash prize. Band finalists will compete for a chance to play at Modstock in May. Co-Sponsored by UGBC and Music Guild.

Battle of the Bands Preliminary Competition

Friday, March 18 at 8:00 p.m.

• Submit a recording to UGBC by Monday, February 28. Details will be announced in February.

Battle of the Bands Competition Rules:

• 50% of band or more must be current Boston College undergraduate or graduate students.
• Students competing in the Battle of the Bands final event are not eligible to compete in the Singer/Songwriter event.
• Students must perform original music written by current BC undergraduate or graduate students. 
• Panel of judges will consist of members of the Music Guild, UGBC and the Arts Council.

Singer/Songwriter Preliminary Competition

Thursday, March 31 at 9:00 p.m. - McElroy's Chocolate Bar

• Sign up for this event will begin on Monday, March 21. Details will be announced in February.
• Top four performers of preliminary event to compete @ BC’s Best at the Arts Festival on April 28. Winning act at the festival will receive a $250 cash prize.

Singer/Songwriter Competition Rules:

• Participants must be current Boston College undergraduate or graduate students.
• Single performers or small ensembles with a maximum of four members.
• Students competing in the Battle of the Bands are not eligible to compete in the Singer/Songwriter event.
• Students must perform original music written by current BC undergraduate or graduate students. 
• Each singer/songwriter will have a maximum performance time of seven minutes total to play one or two songs in that time frame.
• Sound system and piano will be provided. Students may not use instruments that require amplifiers and cannot bring amplifiers. Drum kits not allowed. Students may bring hand drums – they will not be provided.
• Panel of judges will consist of members of the Music Guild, UGBC and the Arts Council.