tensions are high between our musicians and the watchful eyes of bandslam. ever since switching from a publication to, let’s face it, nothing but a petty gossip forum – there’s some well-deserved hostility towards bandslam from those it posts about. however, this doesn’t change the fact that every year, bandslam hosts a battle of the bands. and this year, they need all hands on deck to raise the funds for it. trust me, getting out of this one isn’t gonna be easy.
you either show your face or no battle of the bands. what’ll it be?
every fall, bandslam holds an elite, expert-level battle of the bands for the small upcoming independent musicians and bands of LA. that is, of course, only those that made the bandslam hottest newcomers of 2018 list. of course, this year, you've finally made the cut after attracting enough of their attention. congrats!
however, this year, things will be a little different. since a rise in competition left bandslam’s editors with no choice but to transform it from a publication into digital media only, sponsors are down and so are the funds usually used to hold these BOTB events. so what? why should you care, right?
because this time, there’s an ultimatum. bandslam are holding a fundraiser, a few weeks before the BOTB. you either turn up, meet fans and generate hype for the battle of the bands – OR you won’t be able to keep your spot in the lineup. and you NEED that spot. believe me. this is the biggest gig of your career so far, and whether you love bandslam or you hate us, you NEED to stand on that stage at the bandslam arena. we know you do. you’ve waited your entire life for an opportunity like this.
SURPRISE! IT’S OUR FIRST EVENT! SO... WE HEARD YOU LIKE DRAMA? WE’LL SEE...
alrighty, so! the concept here is that bandslam need that ka-ching if they’re gonna pull off holding their annual battle of the bands. understandably, the musicians have been pissed at the writers ever since they started airing their dirty laundry all over their trashy website, so it wouldn’t be surprising if a lot of them didn’t want to contribute to the fundraiser: that is, if it wasn’t for the fact that if they don’t show, they’ll lose their spot.
though the musicians are technically against bandslam as this point, they continue to need them for exposure to stay relevant, keep growing and attracting more fans. taking part in this battle of the bands was likely a dream of many of theirs from the moment they heard about it, back when bandslam was a dignified publication (what a concept!)
therefore, the musicians are left with a choice. show their face at the event or be cut from the lineup: a spot they’ve been yearning for for years.
the fundraiser is a one-night party at venice beach, where there’ll be fans, musicians and bandslam writers themselves. there’ll be meet & greets, performances, interviews, the whole sha-bang. aside from this, there’ll be a VIP area for participating musicians only. there’ll be free luxury refreshments, alcohol, networking and photo opportunities. don’t forget, though. bandslam aren’t too distracted. they’re still watching.
WHEN: WEDNESDAY 22ND AUGUST 6PM EST / 11PM BST
UNTIL: SUNDAY 26TH AUGUST 6PM EST / 11PM BST
lastly, now it’s time for the boring but important heads up which should hopefully clear up any questions you may have!
1. we decided to make this event last over the span of four different days so that there’s a chance for people who get only get online on weekdays to reply, and the same with those who can only get online on weekends. however, in character, the event only lasts one night!
2. please use this event as an opportunity to interact and plot with those you haven’t before!
3. we highly recommend that you wrap up your existing non-event threads OR pause them while the event is taking place, however this isn’t strict or mandatory!
4. that being said, we really love to see you all taking part though! whatever the success is of this event will affect the outcome of the later battle of the bands event which will be coming soon, so please take part in this one!
5. when the event has finished, you may wrap up your event threads but no longer reply to any previously-unanswered event starters or write any.
6. please tag all of your event threads, starters and interactions with band:event and band:event001 !!
so, how’d he find his way here? chet figures, in life, it’s best not to ask frivolous questions. sprawled out on the sand, the whereabouts of his shirt completely tossed to the wind, the new now’s frontman relishes in the sea breeze. salt air kisses his cheeks, ruffles his hair. bandslam’s festivities are easily a mile behind him; the shells of party noise picked up by the wind wash over him in waves. laughter. screams. clinking glasses. chet’s camped out on a remarkable level of serenity, thanks to today’s liquid diet and his trusted sidekicks, the remains of which are still tucked away in his jacket pocket for safe keeping. then come the footsteps, near-silent drumtaps toeing at the periphery of his consciousness. it’s only when a pair of feet enter his direct vision that chet lifts his gaze, lips pulling into a spacey smile.
“ oh, dude ... greetings ‘n salutations. ” he’s slurring. the phrase sounds more like a single string of letters, a word of osbourne’s own invention. the thought elicits an airy chuckle. “ can i offer you somethin’? booze? good shit? company amid chaos? ”
sage tugs at the other, she really wanted to dance but didn’t have the confidence to do it on her own. “c’mon! dance with me --- pretty plese?” the girl pouts at the other, “just for this one song. i’m sure you’ve got some GREAT moves” she carries on, sage gives them a pleading look and she hoped they’d give into her.
