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For over 18 years, the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands has grown to become the most successful live music promotion of its kind, offering a platform for up and coming musicians to cultivate, network, and establish a community.

With over 30,000 bands entering every year, the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands offers prize packages, equipment sponsorships, and most importantly, live performance opportunities at premiere music festivals all around the world.

Through Ernie Ball’s owned and operated submission portal and platform, battleofthebands.com, bands have an opportunity to choose from multiple contests, upload their music, share their profile, and garner exposure. All while competing to be the next Battle of the Bands winner.

The Ernie Ball Vans Warped Tour Battle Of The Bands This year, the Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands is giving approximately 160 bands the chance to perform live on the Ernie Ball Stage at the Vans Warped Tour. 4 bands will then be selected by a panel of judges made up of music industry professionals to perform at an exclusive showcase. At this showcase, 1 band will be selected as the Ernie Ball Vans Warped Tour Battle Of The Bands grand prize winner.


To get more information please visit: http://www.battleofthebands.com/

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Ernie Ball was the first to offer rock strings with the creation of Slinkys, and further revolutionized the market by offering guitarists Custom-Gauge single strings. The Ernie Ball Company also produces Music Man guitars and basses, volume pedals, and other accessories. The company's strings and accessories are available in more than 6,000 music stores throughout the U.S. The company also exports to 82 countries.

Ernie Ball Music Man is proud to endorse artists including: Slash, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Eagles, Keith Richards, Rolling Stones, Angus Young, ACDC, Jeff Beck, John Fogerty, Pete Townshend, Jack White, The Raconteurs, John Mayer, Steve Vai, Kirk Hammett, Metallica, System Of A Down, Avenged Sevenfold, 311, Paul Gilbert, Blink 182, Brad Paisley, Rise Against, Maroon 5, Flogging Molly, Iron Maiden, Albert Lee, Don Felder, Deftones, Aerosmith, NOFX, John Petrucci, Dream Theater, Sonic Youth, Steve Lukather, Steve Morse, Deep Purple, The Edge, U2, Mars Volta, Nickelbackm Glenn Tipton, Judas Priest, Thrice, Buddy Guy, Limp Bizkit, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Tony Levin, Dave La Rue, Counting Crows, Joe Bonamassa, Escape The Fate, Hinder, and many more!!!

Stop by the Official Ernie Ball Websites!

ErnieBall.com
http://www.ErnieBall.com

Music-Man.com
http://www.Music-Man.com

The Official Ernie Ball Music Man Youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ernieballinc

The Official Ernie Ball Battle Of The Bands Youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/battleofthebands