Band Name: ______________________________ Contact Name: _____________________________ Contact Phone Number: __________________________________ Email: _____________________________________________ Title of Entry Song:

_______________________________ Approximate Song Length: _________ I, being of lawful age (if not Please have guardian/parent sign below) in consideration of being permitted to participate in Battle of the Bands on September 21, 2013, at the Don and Metta Mitchell Amphitheater, WAIVE, RELEASE, and DISCHARGE, the city of Owosso, the Owosso Amphitheater Association, OHS Drama Club, its directors, employees, volunteers, legal representatives and successors, and all business associates and partners involved in the presentation of the above noted from all liability for or by any reason of damage, loss or injury to person or property, even injury resulting in death, which has been or may be sustained in consequence of participation in the activity described above. I have read and accept the rules for the Battle of the Bands, and submitted the $10 dollar registration fee as well as the $5 per extra member for bands of two or more (checks made payable to the Owosso High School Drama Club). All registration requirements must be fulfilled and submitted no later than September 21, 2013.

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Parent Signature (if under 18) _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________

Registration:
All bands wishing to register for the OHS Drama Clubs event Battle of the Bands contest must read and accept the following rules and regulations before completing the entry form. Bands must provide lyrics with their entry form for all entry songs. These will be the only songs allowed. There is a $10 registration fee and an additional $5 per member . Checks must be payable to OHS Drama Club. Submit entry fee AND official entry form to the OHS Drama Club care of Hannah McAvoy p.o. box #1832. REGISTRATION DUE NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 14, 2013.

General Rules:
Soloists are allowed to enter the competition and there is no minimum or maximum number of people needed to perform. There are also no age restrictions. On the day of the performance, band members must be dressed in clothing free from obscenities, drugs, alcohol, sex or any other subject matter not suitable for a family audience. Band name and lyrics of performance songs must not contain any extreme obscenities (lets keep it PG-13 guys). Any band to submit lyrics deemed inappropriate by pre-performance examination will be asked to omit said obscenities or make a change in the song you plan to perform; otherwise risk disqualification. Drugs and alcohol (including tobacco) are not permitted. The entire performance must be violence-free and suitable for families. If a band incites a mosh-pit or any other sort of violence in the crowd the band will be disqualified, their performance will be stopped and they will be asked to leave the premises. All bands agree to have their name, voice, and/or likeness used in any advertising or broadcasting material relating to this contest without any compensation or rights to royalties for such use. Band members are responsible for the security of their equipment. The Owosso Amphitheater Association, OHS Drama Club, or any party acting on their behalf, will not be held responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen equipment.

Equipment and Onstage Rules:

The Owosso Amphitheater Association will provide a sound and lighting system, which all the bands will use. The OHS Drama Club will provide all necessary stage crews. Pyrotechnics of any kind are not allowed. All bands must follow the instructions given by the Owosso Amphitheater Association, OHS Drama Club and the appointed stage manager. It is not permitted to use pre-recorded sound material. All bands must play live. The total playing time for each band must not exceed the time allotted. Any band who exceeds their time limit will risk being faded out and/or having points deducted from their final score. Bands must arrive at least one hour before their allotted time. Any band that misses their allotted stage time will be disqualified.

Judging and Miscellaneous:

The Battle of the Bands will be judged by a panel of 5 judges, varying in age, gender and musical experience. There st nd rd will be prizes given out the night of The Battle of the Bands for 1 , 2 and 3 place ($100, $75, and $50, respectively).

For any further questions or details please contact the OHS Drama Club president at one of the following below and she will get back with you as soon as possible. Hailea Fraidenburg Email: ohsdramaclub201314@gmail.com Phone: 9896276876