Battle of the Bands Finals Night
Schedule
Sat, 04 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
4253 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49548 | Grand Rapids, MI
FINALS NIGHT TICKETS GO ON SALE SUNDAY, MARCH 29 AT NOONThis March, The Stray’s Battle of the Bands returns -- a launchpad for Michigan’s most inventive and boundary-breaking artists. Every Saturday night, five bands step into the spotlight, bringing their sound, their story, and their best shot at the finals on April 4th.
Finalists are chosen by a mix of crowd opinion and expert ears -- a panel of music industry pros who live and breathe the West Michigan scene.
Performances begin at 6:30pm each night.
LINEUP
March 7: Marcus AK + The Westside + Smile, Darling + Wilson Ave
March 14: All Points Bulletin + The Mannequins + Tofu Tony + Red Thyme + Critter Ruwart
March 21: Shots Fired + Julie's Bones + The Rupple Brothers + Checkered Lillies + Connor Fischetti Band
March 28: New Troy + Riot Punch + IRONWOOD + Empress Eyes + Lily Bomb
April 4: Finalists from each opening round, TBD
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At stake: Over $3,000 in payouts to local artists.
$500 to the winner. $400 to runners-up finalists. Even bands that don’t make the finals walk away with $75 and a packed-house performance under their belt.
Plus giveaways from sponsoring partners Upstairs, Man Studio and Black Cat Management.
Rock, soul, hip-hop, or reggaeton, every genre has a place here.
Even at Battle of the Bands, we believe collaboration is greater than competition. The ultimate goal of this event is to create an exciting performance opportunity where artists can network, grow, and be paid for their craft!
Where is it happening?
4253 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49548
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