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College Battle of the Bands 
Industry Music Founded 2007 Founder(s) Ideas United, Blue Maze, CyKiK Headquarters Los Angeles, California Website http://collegebattle.tv College Battle of the Bands (CBoB) is a college-specific battle of the bands competition in the United States.[1] As of 2010 it was the only nationwide competition of its kind.[1] Formerly known as Campus MusicFest, CBoB was originally part of Campus MovieFest (CMF) before becoming a separate entity.[2] Like CMF, CBoB invites students currently enrolled in a college or university to participate in its events.[1]
Contents
Format & Rules
The College Battle of the Bands format is similar to the annual NCAA Basketball Tournament.[1][3] Top college bands and music artists compete in local battles, before advancing onto the National Semi-Finals, and then the National Finale, which is held annually.[4] The free events reward winning artists with cash prizes, free gear, and exposure, including opportunities to open up for headliners during College Battle of the Bands' annual promotional tours.[5] Flula Borg acts as CBoB's official host and MC at the events.[2]
Past champions
- 2011 - Land of Pines
- 2010 - Apple Trees & Tangerines[6]
- 2009 - Daylight Broadcast
Notable past participants
- Mike Posner, 2009 Finalist
- Local Natives, 2009 Finalist
- Apple Trees & Tangerines, 2010 Champion
- Flula Borg, MC and Host
Textbooks and Tickets / Back to School Tours
College Battle of the Bands organizes annual university tours throughout North America, focusing on student interaction and give-a-aways, including free concert tickets. Concerts are put on by the promotion at prominent local venues at the end of each state's visit, and have featured artists such as T-Pain, Big Boi (of OutKast), Chiddy Bang, Dev, Big Sean, and past College Battle of the Bands finalists[5][7]. The free, student exclusive, concerts also feature sets by DJ Rhythm (ESPN College GameDay's Official Tour DJ), and Scion Hypeman Champion Flula Borg.[8][9]
Notable partnerships
- Campus MovieFest
- AT&T
- Chegg
- SESAC
- GrammyU
- Gibson Guitar Corporation
- Stickam
- Live Nation
References
- ^ a b c d "College Battle of the Bands Rules and Info". College Battle of the Bands. Archived from the original on 2010-10-06. http://www.webcitation.org/5tIQ2XDKR. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- ^ a b "Campus MovieFest and College Battle of the Bands Gear up for Las Vegas". Campus MovieFest. Archived from the original on 2010-10-06. http://www.webcitation.org/5tIPaRBcq. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- ^ "Bamboozle, College Battle of the Bands, Alternative Press Tour: It’s a great week of music on Stickam". Stickam. Archived from the original on 2010-10-06. http://www.webcitation.org/5tIPmi4Q2. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- ^ "Top Four Emerging Artists Take Stage at the Wynn Las Vegas To Battle For National Title". SESAC. Archived from the original on 2010-10-06. http://www.webcitation.org/5tIOZBYhT. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- ^ a b "College Battle of the Bands Textbooks and Tickets Tour". http://textbooksandtickets.com.
- ^ "2010 College Battle of the Bands names Apple Trees & Tangerines National Winner". SESAC. Archived from the original on 2010-10-06. http://www.webcitation.org/5tIOfR8bg. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- ^ "Textbooks & Tickets Tour January Lineup!". Chegg. http://blog.chegg.com/2011/01/14/textbooks-tickets-tour-january-lineup. Retrieved 2011-2-5.
- ^ "Chegg and College Battle of the Bands Back to School Tour featuring DJ Rhythm and Flula Borg". Chegg. Archived from the original on 2010-10-06. http://www.webcitation.org/5tIOkVKit. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
- ^ "AUSTIN - BACK TO CLASS MUSIC BASH". GrammyU. Archived from the original on 2010-10-06. http://www.webcitation.org/5tIPE0XKu. Retrieved 2010-10-05.
External links
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