Event Rules

Event Rules & Guidelines

Prizes:
First Place:                            $3,000 cash.
Second Place:                      $1,000 cash.
Third Place:                              $300 cash.
All other Finalists:     Honorable Mention

Eligibility:
1. Band must not be signed to a MAJOR label.
2. Band must register and pay $35.00 non-refundable registration fee.
3. At least one band member must be enrolled in college at the time of registration and/or the event.
4. Band may submit 2 songs on cassette, CD or minidisc. (Submitting a demo is OPTIONAL)
5. Bands must sell 50, $5.00 tickets to the event and deliver a check or money to Lucideye Productions by a date to
be determined in order to be confirmed on the schedule. (Ticket revenue is not refundable unless event is
canceled by Lucideye Productions.)
6. Band must sign and turn in waiver agreement with registration form and fee. Band members or crew under
18 years of age must have waiver agreement signed by a parent or guardian.
7. Bands must consist of at least 2 or more members.

Competition Guidelines:
1. All music and vocals must be performed live.
2. All songs must be original. No cover songs.
3. Each band will have 10 minutes to perform up to two songs in the qualifying round & 15 minutes to perform up to
    three songs in the finals.
4. This competition is not genre specific.
5. Excessive use of profanity, while not prohibited, is not encouraged. Use of vulgar, sexually explicit or violent
language and/or lyrics is strictly prohibited.
6. Absolutely NO use of pyrotechnics will be allowed.
7. Use of special effects, i.e., fog, additional lights, props, etc., must be identified at the time of registration in
order to be cleared for approval by the venue.
8. Adding additional band members after registration and/or replacing more than one-third of the band members
is prohibited without the written consent of Lucideye Productions.

Judging Criteria:
1. Musicianship
2. Composition
3. Showmanship
4. Cohesiveness

Responsibilities of the Band:
1. The band is expected to show up on time and be ready to load in, set up and play at their appointed time.
Being late will cause your band to be disqualified. Bands will be required to set up and break down their own
equipment promptly.
2. The band will be responsible for fashioning their performance to the time limit. Bands will not be allowed to
exceed their allotted time.
3. Bands and its members are responsible for their own transportation to and from the venue.
4. There will be zero tolerance for the use of illegal drugs or substances. Violation will result in immediate
disqualification and the band and their crew will be escorted from the property.
5. Lucideye Productions will provide each band and their crew with ID badges. Band members and crew must
display their ID badges at all times in order to participate in the competition and be admitted and attend the
other competing band’s performances. Replacement badges will be provided at a cost of $5.00 each or the
price of admission.

Refund Policy:
1. The registration fee and raised ticket revenues are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by Lucideye
Productions.
2. Refunds will NOT be issued if your band cancels for any reason.
3. Refunds will NOT be issued if your band is disqualified for violating the competition rules and guidelines.

Miscellaneous:
1. All bands agree to have their names, voices, likenesses and sound materials used by Lucideye Productions for
use in advertising, broadcasting, and promotion of this event without any compensation or rights to royalties
for such use.
2. Lucideye Productions reserves the right to amend the competition rules and guidelines without notice. All
bands will be informed of any revisions to the rules when they occur.
3. Unless your band indicates otherwise on the band registration form we will link your web site to our web site.

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