Battle of the Bands

Announcing the Winner: Battlefate

Calling All Bands: Your Shot at Stardom Awaits!

Get ready to rock the stage!

We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming Grand Bend Battle of the Bands
contest this June at Grand Band Place.

This is your band’s chance to shine, compete, and maybe even
secure a spot in musical history!

Presented by: McLean Home Hardware of Grand Bend,
The Optimist Club Grand Bend & Canada day Celebration Committee

TOP 5 BANDS CHOSEN BEFORE JUNE 7th
will compete on SATURDAY JUNE 22nd between 2 pm to 5 pm
ON THE BEACHFRONT STAGE AT BEACHFEST

With 4 JUDGES and an AUDIENCE OF OVER 2,000
Full stage setup, backline, and a professional sound technician to make you sound amazing.

FREE TO ENTER SHOWCASE

Why Enter?

Exposure: Compete at BEACHFEST on in June 22. Promotion on social media and Winner Announced on My FM
Progression: Top 5 Finalists play at the stunning Beachfest stage on June 22.
Ultimate Prize: The winner gets to perform on the BIG Canada Day stage on July 1st—a dream platform for any band!

Win More Than Just Applause:

Record Your next song: The winning band will receive exclusive studio time at Charterhouse Studios in London, Ontario. Imagine laying down your tracks where legends have recorded!

How to Enter

Spots are limited, and bands are chosen in advance and will be notified on June 8th. Make sure your band is one of the lucky ones to compete in this prestigious event.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to battle it out with the best, perform on multiple high-profile stages, and potentially record your very own song in a professional studio. Turn up the volume on your band’s career—register today and let’s make some noise together!

Judges

Paul Rivard – Songwriter and recording artist for 30 years, CEO of Ticketwindow Inc, current President of The Optimist Club of Grand Bend & District.

Bailey Shakyaver – News Anchor and Public Relations for MyFM

Mike McLean – Sponsor of the Battle of the Bands 2023, Manager of McLean Home Hardware Building Centre Grand Bend. Music enthusiast!