1)	The decision of the Organiser’s is final and binding in all matters appertaining to the “Battle of the Bands 2012” Competition.

2)

Whilst taking part in the competition which is held on Licensed Premises (The Sun Inn, North Street, Winchcombe, Glos.), all bands and           band members must adhere to the UK Laws in relation to “Public Performances”, in addition those specific to: “Alcohol and Drugs &             Licensed Premises”. The Organiser's and where appropriate The Landlord/Licensee’s decision is Final and Binding.

3)	The Competition will take place on Friday evenings, with a maximum of 3 bands playing on any one (1) night. Each band will play a 30-45           minute spot as notified depending on the number of bands in the competition, and will be judged by 4 judges who will award points as           follows:

	Judging will be as follows: 5 categories (1) Planning & Preparation: (2) Performance & Audience Interaction: (3) Material, Quality &      Originality: (4) Musical Ability & Skills: (5) Overall performance.

	Each category carries 10 points per judge, therefore max 50 points per judge and 150 per judging team. If it is deemed necessary to  hold      a play-off, Judging on “Play-off Night” will be different, see clause 11 – “Play-Off Night”.

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This year we have decided to return to our original format. Although the competition is based on “Unsigned Bands” and Original Music,  we      appreciate that many bands start off as or playing a majority of Cover Music. With that in mind we hope, depending on the number bands      for each: Original or Cover, to run alternate weeks and not mix, (wherever possible) cover or original on the same night. Although  this      cannot be guaranteed, every effort will be made to keep them separate – except on Finals Night.

4)	Public Voting will take place again this year as follows:

5)	Each band wanting to take part in the competition MUST submit with their application a Demo Tape/Disc, or access to there website /face           book. These will be checked to ensure the band is suitable for the competition. Demos will only be returned if requested.

6)	The Competition Administrator/Judging Co-ordinator will on receipt of the bands confirmation of performance date, will confirm the date,           (all communication will be via email).

7)	The bands playing each week, MUST arrange between themselves – (we will supply contact numbers if required) who is  bring             what equipment. PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT BE SUPPLYING ANY EQUIPMENT WHATSOEVER.

8)	Once a band is given a date and confirms their acceptance, should they fail to appear on any pre-confirmed performance day/evening,           they will automatically be withdrawn from the competition, in addition forfeit any prize money, performance fee or any other monies due.

9)

If any band on the day of performance is unable to appear, delayed, or has a problem, for whatever reason they MUST notify one of the           organisers (whose information they will be supplied with) as soon as possible. Wherever possible and practical, arrangements will be  made           to alter playing schedules. If this cannot be done or they fail to arrive after any alterations are made, it will be deemed as “Fail to  Turn           up”, and clause 8 will apply.

10)

It is each bands own responsibility to advertise and promote their taking part in the competition on their own website/facebook/myspace           etc. giving details of performances, progress and subsequent dates. Remember fans / band followers are also very important for your           public voting.

11)	“PLAY-OFF Night” Friday 17th. August 2012 - DATE TO BE CONFIRMED IF REQUIRED - MIN 10 BANDS IN COMPETITION.

a.	The Two bands with the Highest Score up to and including the preceding Friday (10th. August) of the Play-Off will automatically go to            THE FINAL – FRIDAY 7TH. SEPTEMBER 2012 at The Sun Inn.

b.	The band with the third highest score will join two other bands for the Play-Off.

c.	The other two bands will be selected as follows: (1) By the Organisers of the competition: (2) By the Sun Inn Landlord having received feedback from the Public & his Staff.

d.	The bands going forward to either the Final or the Play-Offs will be irrespective of Own or Cover, and will be selected purely on the points achieved or as stated in ‘11b & 11c’ above.

e.	Each band will play a 30 minute spot. All competition rules will apply, with the exception of the judging and public vote.

f.	Judging the Play-Off: the judges will award points as follows:

1.	1st. Place 50 points

2.	2nd. Place 40 Points

3.	3rd. Place 30 Points

4.	4th. Place 20 Points (In the event there are 4 bands in either the Play-Off and or the Final these scores will apply).

g)	Public Voting: The Voting Line will open when the last band starts to perform on stage, and close 20 minutes after they have finished.

h)

The Total number of votes received by each band will then be added to the points awarded by the judges. The band with the highest number of points/votes combined will be the winner, and go forward to the Competition Final on Friday 7th. September 2012, or date announced to be held this year at the Sun Inn.

	To be held at the Sun Inn, North Street, Winchcombe, Glos. GL54 5LH

	All bands taking part whether Own or Cover will be required to Play a nominated “Theme Evening” music/song from a designated well      known artists/band/celebrity. The details of which will be handed to or emailed to ALL bands on or by Saturday 18th. August, (after the      play-off).

	Judging and Public Voting will be exactly as per the Play-0ff’s. (One or Two Independent Judges may be used in addition to the judges      used throughout the competition if 4 bands take part in either the Play-Off and or Final)

	All other competition rules apply except where stated above.

	The Bands with the highest number of judges/public votes will be deemed 1st place, second highest 2nd place and third highest 3rd. place.

1)	1st. Prize     £300 Cash

2)	2nd. Prize    £200 Cash

3)	3rd. Prize    £100 Cash