eligibility &
submission criteria
We are looking for the most talented, entertaining and exciting bands in the tri-state area (includes NY, NJ, CT, PA & DE). 16 bands will be selected, then judged, by impartial industry professionals separate from OWL and MAIN DRAG staff and ownership. We are accepting band submissions through December 1st, 2024. We plan to notify the selected applicants in early January, 2025. Please do not email us inquiring whether your band has been chosen. If you do not hear from us in January your band will not be competing. The full Winter Madness lineup will be announced on our website and social media by the end of December.
All band members must be 21+.
If you competed in February of 2025 you’ll need to sit this one out.
All genres are welcome and encouraged.
NO solo acts. Must be at least two live instruments. Backing tracks are permitted only if there are two or more live instruments.
Application and entry fee must be submitted by the posted deadlines to be considered.
Must be available to compete all Fridays and Saturdays in February to start. Of those eight nights, specific dates will be assigned.