Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands Returns; Over $100,000 in Prizes!

The legendary Vans Warped Tour is back this summer, and with it, Ernie Ball is thrilled to announce the return of the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands. A proven launchpad for emerging artists, this renewed competition is offering musical artists everywhere the incredible opportunity to perform on the main stage at Vans Warped Tour’s three stops in 2025. Over 100,000 dollars in prizes are up for grabs, including the opportunity for a record deal with EDGEOUT Records/Universal Music Group. Registration for the competition opens today and runs until May 1st, 2025. To sign up, bands currently not signed to a record label can create a profile, upload a video of their original music, and rally support from their fans. Ultimately, one band will be selected to perform on the main stage of the Vans W...

The legendary Vans Warped Tour is back this summer, and with it, Ernie Ball is thrilled to announce the return of the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands. A proven launchpad for emerging artists, this renewed competition is offering musical artists everywhere the incredible opportunity to perform on the main stage at Vans Warped Tour’s three stops in 2025. Over 100,000 dollars in prizes are up for grabs, including the opportunity for a record deal with EDGEOUT Records/Universal Music Group. Registration for the competition opens today and runs until May 1st, 2025. To sign up, bands currently not signed to a record label can create a profile, upload a video of their original music, and rally support from their fans. Ultimately, one band will be selected to perform on the main stage of the Vans W...

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