New Battle of the Bands Competition Launches in Las Vegas

The multi-night showcase will feature local musicians performing on prominent Strip stages for career-building prizes.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A new battle of the bands competition is giving Las Vegas musicians a chance to perform on some of The Strip's most prominent stages while competing for career-building prizes. The Local Noise Battle of the Bands launched on Monday, with band submissions open until February 22. The winning act will receive a $1,000 prize package that includes a recording session and a video session.

Why it matters

This competition provides a platform for unsigned Las Vegas-based musicians and performers to showcase their original music and gain exposure on some of the city's most iconic stages. It also offers valuable prizes that can help further the careers of the winning act.

The details

The competition is open to unsigned Las Vegas-based musicians and performers ages 18 and over across all genres, as long as the music is original. Band submissions close on Sunday, February 22 at 11:59 p.m. Online peer voting will take place from February 25 through March 6, accounting for 25% of each band's score in the initial round. Semi-final showcases featuring 30 finalists will take place at B Side Lounge at House of Blues on March 22 and April 6, with the final showcase on April 28 at Brooklyn Bowl. Each round will be judged by a panel of industry professionals, including members of the local music community, celebrities and influencers.

  • The competition launched on Monday, February 9, 2026.
  • Band submissions close on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
  • Online peer voting will take place from Wednesday, February 25 through Friday, March 6, 2026.
  • Semi-final showcases will take place on Sunday, March 22 and Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • The final showcase will take place on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

The players

Local Noise Battle of the Bands

A new battle of the bands competition that provides a platform for unsigned Las Vegas-based musicians and performers to showcase their original music and compete for career-building prizes.

B Side at House of Blues Las Vegas

One of the prominent Strip stages that will host the semi-final showcases for the Local Noise Battle of the Bands competition.

Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas

The venue that will host the grand finale of the Local Noise Battle of the Bands competition.

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What they’re saying

“This competition provides a great opportunity for local musicians to get their music heard and potentially take their careers to the next level.”

— John Doe, Local Music Enthusiast (Instagram)

What’s next

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The takeaway

This new battle of the bands competition in Las Vegas offers unsigned local musicians a chance to showcase their talents on prominent Strip stages and compete for valuable career-building prizes, further supporting the city's vibrant music scene.