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Battle of the Bands 2007
Middle school rockers win Detroit News Battle of the Bands
It seemed every one of the nearly 700 people who attended the third annual Detroit News Battle of the Bands seemed to have a favorite group, and when polled, people were certain which group would take home the top prize. - 03/31/2007
- Video: The Displays perform at the State Theatre
- Video: Detroit News Battle of the Bands awards ceremony
- More video of the performances
- Gallery: 2007 Battle of the Bands
- Audio: Andrew Hecker, 13, of The Displays: 'We're ecstatic'
- Audio: Brandon Mallon, 14, of The Displays: 'It was a good experience'
- Audio: 'Baby Steppin All Over You,' by The Displays
Battle of the Bands 2006
Battle hits crescendo for The Red Rocks
In a tightly fought contest, Clawson rockers The Red Rocks grabbed first place in The Detroit News' 2006 Battle of the Bands on Saturday at the State Theatre in downtown Detroit. - 02/10/2008
Sonic Summer 2005
Killer Flamingos strut to Sonic Summer victory
Killer Flamingos flew to the top of The Detroit News Sonic Summer contest Saturday at the Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats festival. - 09/05/2005
Official Rules
The Detroit News Battle of the Bands official rules and requirements
- All federal, state, local and municipal laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited. The contest is open to full-time high school students who have not exceeded the 12th grade. Bands must be comprised of high school students with one exception allowed. All band members must be 13-18 as of May 2008.
- Compose and perform your best music. Original material only will be accepted. Lyrics must be suitable for all audiences and for reprint in The Detroit News . You must upload 1-3 songs not exceeding 15 minutes in length.
- To be considered for performance in the Battle of The Bands, follow the instructions on how to upload your songs, band information and pictures (if you have them). All entries must be received by March 22.
- Judging will be by the public.
- By entering the contest, each winner consents to allow the use of his/her name and/or photograph for advertising this or similar promotions without further compensation.
- Employees of The Detroit News, Detroit Media Partnership the contest sponsors, advertising agencies and members of the employee's immediate families are not eligible to participate.
- The sponsors are not responsible for late, illegible, misdirected, or incomplete entries.
- Sponsors and co-sponsors are not liable for incorrect directions or misinformation provided as a result of printing errors or presented in print or verbally by employees of The Detroit News.
- The prize winner is solely responsible for all taxes levied or assessed on the prize. The winner will be required to show identification and if necessary, proof of age. No substitution of prizes is offered, no transfer of the prize to a third party is permitted and non-cash prizes may not be redeemed for cash value.
- The Detroit News reserves the right to substitute any prize(s) of like value in the event that described prize(s), or any portion thereof, are unavailable for any reason whatsoever.
- By entering, winners release The Detroit News and affiliated companies and sponsors from any responsibility or liability in connection with any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind, including death, caused by or resulting from the acceptance, possession or usage of any prize awarded hereunder.
- Prizes not redeemable for cash.
- Winners will be notified by telephone or email on or before May 16, 2008.
Copyright Notice
© Copyright 2008 The Detroit News.
"Lennon" and "John Lennon" are trademarks of Yoko Ono Lennon.
All artwork Yoko Ono Lennon. Licensed exclusively through Bag One Arts, Inc.
For more information please e-mail us at battleofthebands@detnews.com (please put "Battle of the Bands" in the subject line).
Viewpoints
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Review
No Doubt dazzles Palace crowd
No Doubt hasn't released a new album since 2001. The band hasn't toured in five years, and doesn't even have a comeback single to promote on its current tour. - 07/04/2009
Potent sedative found in Jackson's home
The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service. - 07/04/2009
DSO to tour Florida for new album launch
Like a rock band touring to promote a CD, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra is planning a movable release party in Florida next February to launch its forthcoming CD of Rachmaninoff's Second Symphony. - 07/03/2009
Hearing delayed on Jackson's kids
A judge on Thursday delayed a guardianship hearing for Michael Jackson's children at the request of attorneys for the singer's mother and his ex-wife, Deborah Rowe. - 07/03/2009
No Doubt hits the road to rediscover its muse
No Doubt is hitting the road this summer in search of the one thing that has eluded the multi-platinum Southern California quartet since it reformed last year: Inspiration. The 55-date jaunt hits The Palace of Auburn Hills on Friday. - 07/02/2009
Top 5 acts at Rothbury
Broken Social Scene, STS9, MSTRKRFT, The Hard Lessons, and Guster make for the five can't-miss sets at this year's Rothbury festival. - 07/02/2009
Quincy Jones offers a Michael Jackson appreciation: 'We owned the '80s'
Like the world, last week I was devastated by the news that Michael Jackson had suddenly left the room. This blessed artist commanded the stage with the grace of an antelope, shattered recording industry records and broke down cultural boundaries around the world, yet he remained the gentlest of souls. - 07/02/2009
Cheers
Parties start at Embassy Wine
When it comes to throwing a party -- or just having a good time at home -- finding a good liquor store is the key. Michigan has several high-quality wine stores, markets and "party" stores that offer more than just six packs and Lotto tickets. - 07/02/2009
Adam Graham: My Tunes
The Michael Jackson edition of My Tunes
Read on for seven Michael Jackson songs Detroit News pop music writer Adam Graham is listening to this week (it's against the law to listen to anything but Michael Jackson this week, right?) - 07/02/2009
Memorial will not be at Jackson's ranch
A Jackson family spokesman says a public memorial for Michael Jackson is in the works, but it won't be held at the late pop star's Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara County. - 07/02/2009
Rev up your bikes for Harleyfest
This year, the 11th annual Motor City Harley-Davidson Harleyfest takes place July 11 at Hell Creek Ranch. The event is an opportunity to show off your motorcycle and your gear while partying with the folks at WRIF-FM (101.1). The radio station also has booked a slew of rock bands to entertain. - 07/02/2009
Rothbury schedule
Here's a full line-up of what's happening where at Rothbury this year. - 07/02/2009
Eminem's new video, shot in Detroit, hits Web
"Beautiful," the latest music video from Eminem's "Relapse" album, hit the Internet in its entirety on Thursday. - 07/01/2009
Jackson will surfaces; memorial uncertain
Reports surfaced Tuesday that there would be a public viewing on Friday or Saturday of Michael Jackson's body at his former home, the Neverland Ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley near Santa Barbara. - 07/01/2009
Vibe magazine to cease publication
New York -- Vibe, the popular hip-hop and urban culture magazine founded by legendary producer Quincy Jones, is shutting down. - 07/01/2009
Battle of the Bands 2007
Middle school rockers win Detroit News Battle of the Bands
It seemed every one of the nearly 700 people who attended the third annual Detroit News Battle of the Bands seemed to have a favorite group, and when polled, people were certain which group would take home the top prize. - 03/31/2007
- Video: The Displays perform at the State Theatre
- Video: Detroit News Battle of the Bands awards ceremony
- More video of the performances
- Gallery: 2007 Battle of the Bands
- Audio: Andrew Hecker, 13, of The Displays: 'We're ecstatic'
- Audio: Brandon Mallon, 14, of The Displays: 'It was a good experience'
- Audio: 'Baby Steppin All Over You,' by The Displays
Battle of the Bands 2006
Battle hits crescendo for The Red Rocks
In a tightly fought contest, Clawson rockers The Red Rocks grabbed first place in The Detroit News' 2006 Battle of the Bands on Saturday at the State Theatre in downtown Detroit. - 02/10/2008
Sonic Summer 2005
Killer Flamingos strut to Sonic Summer victory
Killer Flamingos flew to the top of The Detroit News Sonic Summer contest Saturday at the Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats festival. - 09/05/2005
Official Rules
The Detroit News Battle of the Bands official rules and requirements
- All federal, state, local and municipal laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited. The contest is open to full-time high school students who have not exceeded the 12th grade. Bands must be comprised of high school students with one exception allowed. All band members must be 13-18 as of May 2008.
- Compose and perform your best music. Original material only will be accepted. Lyrics must be suitable for all audiences and for reprint in The Detroit News . You must upload 1-3 songs not exceeding 15 minutes in length.
- To be considered for performance in the Battle of The Bands, follow the instructions on how to upload your songs, band information and pictures (if you have them). All entries must be received by March 22.
- Judging will be by the public.
- By entering the contest, each winner consents to allow the use of his/her name and/or photograph for advertising this or similar promotions without further compensation.
- Employees of The Detroit News, Detroit Media Partnership the contest sponsors, advertising agencies and members of the employee's immediate families are not eligible to participate.
- The sponsors are not responsible for late, illegible, misdirected, or incomplete entries.
- Sponsors and co-sponsors are not liable for incorrect directions or misinformation provided as a result of printing errors or presented in print or verbally by employees of The Detroit News.
- The prize winner is solely responsible for all taxes levied or assessed on the prize. The winner will be required to show identification and if necessary, proof of age. No substitution of prizes is offered, no transfer of the prize to a third party is permitted and non-cash prizes may not be redeemed for cash value.
- The Detroit News reserves the right to substitute any prize(s) of like value in the event that described prize(s), or any portion thereof, are unavailable for any reason whatsoever.
- By entering, winners release The Detroit News and affiliated companies and sponsors from any responsibility or liability in connection with any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind, including death, caused by or resulting from the acceptance, possession or usage of any prize awarded hereunder.
- Prizes not redeemable for cash.
- Winners will be notified by telephone or email on or before May 16, 2008.
Copyright Notice
© Copyright 2008 The Detroit News.
"Lennon" and "John Lennon" are trademarks of Yoko Ono Lennon.
All artwork Yoko Ono Lennon. Licensed exclusively through Bag One Arts, Inc.
For more information please e-mail us at battleofthebands@detnews.com (please put "Battle of the Bands" in the subject line).
Battle of the Bands 2007
Middle school rockers win Detroit News Battle of the Bands
It seemed every one of the nearly 700 people who attended the third annual Detroit News Battle of the Bands seemed to have a favorite group, and when polled, people were certain which group would take home the top prize. - 03/31/2007
- Video: The Displays perform at the State Theatre
- Video: Detroit News Battle of the Bands awards ceremony
- More video of the performances
- Gallery: 2007 Battle of the Bands
- Audio: Andrew Hecker, 13, of The Displays: 'We're ecstatic'
- Audio: Brandon Mallon, 14, of The Displays: 'It was a good experience'
- Audio: 'Baby Steppin All Over You,' by The Displays
Battle of the Bands 2006
Battle hits crescendo for The Red Rocks
In a tightly fought contest, Clawson rockers The Red Rocks grabbed first place in The Detroit News' 2006 Battle of the Bands on Saturday at the State Theatre in downtown Detroit. - 02/10/2008
Sonic Summer 2005
Killer Flamingos strut to Sonic Summer victory
Killer Flamingos flew to the top of The Detroit News Sonic Summer contest Saturday at the Chrysler Arts, Beats & Eats festival. - 09/05/2005
Official Rules
The Detroit News Battle of the Bands official rules and requirements
- All federal, state, local and municipal laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited. The contest is open to full-time high school students who have not exceeded the 12th grade. Bands must be comprised of high school students with one exception allowed. All band members must be 13-18 as of May 2008.
- Compose and perform your best music. Original material only will be accepted. Lyrics must be suitable for all audiences and for reprint in The Detroit News . You must upload 1-3 songs not exceeding 15 minutes in length.
- To be considered for performance in the Battle of The Bands, follow the instructions on how to upload your songs, band information and pictures (if you have them). All entries must be received by March 22.
- Judging will be by the public.
- By entering the contest, each winner consents to allow the use of his/her name and/or photograph for advertising this or similar promotions without further compensation.
- Employees of The Detroit News, Detroit Media Partnership the contest sponsors, advertising agencies and members of the employee's immediate families are not eligible to participate.
- The sponsors are not responsible for late, illegible, misdirected, or incomplete entries.
- Sponsors and co-sponsors are not liable for incorrect directions or misinformation provided as a result of printing errors or presented in print or verbally by employees of The Detroit News.
- The prize winner is solely responsible for all taxes levied or assessed on the prize. The winner will be required to show identification and if necessary, proof of age. No substitution of prizes is offered, no transfer of the prize to a third party is permitted and non-cash prizes may not be redeemed for cash value.
- The Detroit News reserves the right to substitute any prize(s) of like value in the event that described prize(s), or any portion thereof, are unavailable for any reason whatsoever.
- By entering, winners release The Detroit News and affiliated companies and sponsors from any responsibility or liability in connection with any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind, including death, caused by or resulting from the acceptance, possession or usage of any prize awarded hereunder.
- Prizes not redeemable for cash.
- Winners will be notified by telephone or email on or before May 16, 2008.
Copyright Notice
© Copyright 2008 The Detroit News.
"Lennon" and "John Lennon" are trademarks of Yoko Ono Lennon.
All artwork Yoko Ono Lennon. Licensed exclusively through Bag One Arts, Inc.
For more information please e-mail us at battleofthebands@detnews.com (please put "Battle of the Bands" in the subject line).
