2026 Battle Of The Bands @ The Bourbonnais Friendship Festival
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🎸 2026 Battle of the Bands 🎸
Bourbonnais Friendship Festival
Get ready for an exciting afternoon of live music at the 2026 Battle of the Bands! Whether you're a seasoned group or just starting out, this is your chance to hit the stage and show what you've got.
📅 Saturday, June 27th, 2026
🕑 Starts at 2:00 PM
📍 Bourbonnais Friendship Festival
🎤 About the Event
Open to ALL ages and ALL genres
Perfect for garage bands, school bands, and local musicians
Family-friendly event – all performances must be appropriate for all audiences
Limited to 12 bands (based on registration order)
Each band will perform up to 3 songs (covers, originals, or both), all pre-approved before the event
🏆 What You Get
💵 $100 for every band that participates
🎁 Each band member receives:
$10 King Music gift certificate
🥇 Grand Prize Winner receives:
Additional $300 cash
A PAID Main Stage Performance at the 2027 Bourbonnais Friendship Festival
⏱ Performance Details
Each band gets 15 minutes total (setup, perform, exit)
Must arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time
Bands must have at least 3 members
📝 How to Sign Up
You can get your entry forms in two ways:
👉 Download & print online:
https://www.bourbonnaisfriendshipfestival.com/battle-of-the-bands
👉 Pick up in person:
King Music
670 W Broadway St
Bradley, IL
Entry fee: $10 per band member
Deadline to submit: June 15, 2026
⚡ What Judges Look For
Bands will be scored on:
Vocal & instrumental performance
Stage presence & showmanship
Overall musical impact and crowd connection
🎶 Why You Should Join
This is an awesome opportunity for:
Garage bands looking for their first big stage
Young musicians wanting real performance experience
Bands ready to compete and win cash + festival exposure
Bring your friends, bring your family, and come support local music! 🎵
Bourbonnais Friendship Festival
Get ready for an exciting afternoon of live music at the 2026 Battle of the Bands! Whether you're a seasoned group or just starting out, this is your chance to hit the stage and show what you've got.
📅 Saturday, June 27th, 2026
🕑 Starts at 2:00 PM
📍 Bourbonnais Friendship Festival
🎤 About the Event
Open to ALL ages and ALL genres
Perfect for garage bands, school bands, and local musicians
Family-friendly event – all performances must be appropriate for all audiences
Limited to 12 bands (based on registration order)
Each band will perform up to 3 songs (covers, originals, or both), all pre-approved before the event
🏆 What You Get
💵 $100 for every band that participates
🎁 Each band member receives:
$10 King Music gift certificate
🥇 Grand Prize Winner receives:
Additional $300 cash
A PAID Main Stage Performance at the 2027 Bourbonnais Friendship Festival
⏱ Performance Details
Each band gets 15 minutes total (setup, perform, exit)
Must arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time
Bands must have at least 3 members
📝 How to Sign Up
You can get your entry forms in two ways:
👉 Download & print online:
https://www.bourbonnaisfriendshipfestival.com/battle-of-the-bands
👉 Pick up in person:
King Music
670 W Broadway St
Bradley, IL
Entry fee: $10 per band member
Deadline to submit: June 15, 2026
⚡ What Judges Look For
Bands will be scored on:
Vocal & instrumental performance
Stage presence & showmanship
Overall musical impact and crowd connection
🎶 Why You Should Join
This is an awesome opportunity for:
Garage bands looking for their first big stage
Young musicians wanting real performance experience
Bands ready to compete and win cash + festival exposure
Bring your friends, bring your family, and come support local music! 🎵
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Where is it happening?
700 Main St NW, Bourbonnais, IL 60914-2302, United States
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Host or PublisherKing Music Inc
