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JERSEY SHORE ROCK & REFORM BATTLE OF THE BANDS

The Official 2027 Regional Showcase & Rock School Venue Fundraiser

Rock & Reform Battle of the Bands

SELECT YOUR DIVISION

  • 100% Free Entry ($0) - for Middle & High School Student​

  • SGO Music Scholarships - for private lessons & equipment

  • Instrument & Gear Grants - for rising student musicians

  • Grand Prize Package - Indie Music Inc. Single Deal, 2027 Festival Main Stage Opener, and performing live at the Official Rock School Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony!

Youth Division (K-12)

Adult Open Division (18+)

  • Open to local bands, solo acts, and music store instructors​

  • Pro Showcase Pipeline -  for regional artists

  • Grand Prize Package - Full Tracking, Mixing & Mastering at Electric Music City Productions, Global Distribution via Indie Music Inc. (100% Master Ownership Retained), and co-headlining the Rock School Grand Opening Showcase!

TWO DIVISIONS. ONE UNSTOPPABLE STAGE.

  • Eligibility: K-12 students (Under 18). *Parent/Guardian consent required.*

  • Grand Prize:  Single recording deal with Indie Music Inc., 1-Year House Band Residency at Rock School, an opening slot for our 2027 Labor Day Weekend Festival headliner, and performing at the Rock School Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

  • Gear Grants: All youth participants qualify for student starter kits and instrument grants to ignite their musical journey.

2. The Adult Open Division: Spotlighting Regional Talent

Designed to spotlight independent touring acts, songwriter collectives, and local music store mentors across the Jersey Shore while raising operational funds for our new Rock School facility.

Eligibility: Independent bands and musicians (18+).

Grand Prize: Professional single tracking, mixing, and mastering at Electric Music City Productions, global distribution via Indie Music Inc., and co-headlining the Rock School Grand Opening Showcase.

THE 3-PHASE SHOWCASE RUNWAY

Phase 1: Online Submissions (Now Open): Submit your demo video/audio link below.

Phase 2: Music Store Regional Hubs: Selected semi-finalists perform live at participating independent music stores across Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May counties.

Phase 3: The Live Battle Finals & Grand Opening (2027): Top finalists perform live at the Project 2027 Labor Day Weekend Festival, culminating in the official Ribbon-Cutting Performance for our new Rock School venue!

SPONSORED BY OUR COMMUNITY LEADERS

Jersey Shore Music Store Coalition: Supported by independent music shops across New Jersey providing local showcase hubs, gear setups, and lesson support. Title Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Corporate leadership spots for our Project 2027 Regional Showcase and Labor Day Festival are currently open. Contact our development team to claim your brand's Founding Spot.

OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM

Making Music Matter For Kids Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) Scholarship Granting Organization. Entry is 100% free.

Rock & Reform Battle of the Bands Registration

(Please fill out all required fields below to enter your act)

Competition Division

Making Music Matter For Kids, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) comprehensive community-based Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO). Leveraging federal educational tax credit legislation to provide direct-to-parent music scholarships, ensuring local youth can access music training regardless of household income. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. EIN:47-4280829

Making Music Matter For Kids 3600 Route 66, Suite 150 Neptune New Jersey 07753 Phone 732-725-6060

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