Nonclassical Presents Battle Of The Bands

Live artists and bands to be announced
+ Nonclassical Resident DJs

For the first club night of the year we’re inviting submissions to enter our infamous BATTLE OF THE BANDS competition …

Are you the next big thing in contemporary classical music? Forget all the embarrassing, ritualised humiliation of televised talent contests – Nonclassical’s very own Battle of The bands presents the cutting edge of what is happening now in the classical world.

We’ve held the competition for five years now, with some previous winners even going on to release albums on Nonclassical Recordings, while both runners up and winners have gained exposure through performing at our events.

It’s always one of our favourite nights, representing the full, diverse spectrum of contemporary music-making in London, from newly composed classical works to live electronics, classically-inspired improvisation, groups incorporating spoken word and extended vocal techniques, as well as more familiar groupings showcasing new work by emerging composers.

Information for Entrants
This is a fantastic opportunity to perform at one of the UK’s leading alternative classical nights, and get involved in the scene: we are seeking to support the best in fresh young talent. It is an open contest for contemporary classical music groups, and instrumentation is limited only by your imagination. Any combination of acoustic and electronic instruments will be considered.

If you'd like to enter please contact [email protected] calling your email BATTLE OF THE BANDS.

PRIZES:

1st Prize:

- 1 bottle of Champagne
- 10 CDs from the Nonclassical back catalogue
- A slot at a Nonclassical monthly clubnight
- Feature on Nonclassical website

- Runners Up:

- Feat on website
- 3 CDs from the Nonclassical back catalogue
- Free tickets to February’s monthly Nonclassical Club