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MAD BATTLE RETURNS JULY 15

 

Murphy Arts District will host MAD Battle, Saturday, July 15th inside the First Financial Music Hall. MAD Battle is a battle of the bands style competition with the overall winner taking home a cash prize of $1,250 and more! Previous winners include Akeem Kemp Band (2019), deFrance (2021), and Chris Baker Band (2022). Bands can submit an application with registration fee now through May 26th . MAD Battle will begin at 7pm with the doors opening at 6pm. Admission is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Children 6 and under are free. Tickets go on sale June 5th at 10am, CDT.

 “MAD Battle is back for year four! We’ve seen some amazing regional talent come through over the years and can’t wait to see what this year has in store. For bands thinking about entering, this is a chance to really showcase your talent, network, and gain new fans,” said Joanna Benson, MAD Marketing Manager.  

The MAD Battle committee will review all entries and pick the top 7 bands to compete. The competing bands will be announced June 5th. Selected bands will be asked to perform a 15-minute set with at least one original and one cover song on July 15th. Judges for the event will base their scores on creativity, originality, and overall showmanship.  

Cash Prizes include:   

 

1st place - $1,250  

2nd place - $500 

3rd place - $250 

First place will also receive a custom MAD production package of their performance, merch credit from ArtAttack! Graphic Design and more. There will also be a “Fan Favorite” award added this year which will be voted on by the attendees at the end of the event. The fan favorite winner will receive a booking at MAD House 101 Restaurant and Bar in El Dorado. 

Sponsor opportunities are available by emailing danielh@eldofest.com. 

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