Eligibility Requirements

• Bands must have 3–10 members
• No solo performances
• All genres welcome
• Original songs/compositions encouraged
• Content must be family-friendly (no explicit language or offensive material)

How to Enter

• Complete the Liability Form and online Registration
• Six bands will be selected to participate
• Selected bands will receive additional details via email prior to the event
• Each band must designate a representative who is required to attend
• Deadline to register: Monday, February 23

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Judging Criteria

• Stage Presence (20 points): Energy, confidence, crowd command
• Musicality (20 points): Harmony, arrangement, timing
• Creativity (20 points): Originality, interpretation, theme relevance
• Technical Skill (20 points): Vocal and instrumental proficiency
• Audience Impact (20 points): Engagement and crowd response

Required Set Playlist

All participating bands must perform the following three songs:

1. Signature Sound
   Perform your band’s favorite song
2. Charter Challenge
   An original song or creative cover inspired by the theme: “Rhythms of Our Legacy”
3. Encore
   Your final song to win over the crowd

Awards

•  Charter Day Champion
    $1,000 Cash Prize + Trophy
    Opportunity to perform at the next Charter Day event
•  People’s Choice Award
    $800 Cash Prize + Trophy
•  Best Vocalist / Instrumentalist
    $600 Cash Prize + Trophy
• Best Stage Performance
    $600 Cash Prize + Trophy

Event Details

• Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
• Location: UOG Calvo Fieldhouse
• Set Up / Mic Check: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
• Performance Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Bands must bring their own instruments
• Speakers and wires will be provided to plug in instruments