OBS
Road
to Memphis
Band
Challenge
2015
The
Ottawa Blues Society Road to Memphis Band challenge qualifying
rounds are planned for Wednesdays, September 9, 16 & 23 at
Greenfield’s Pub, 900 Greenbank Road,
Barrhaven. The finals are scheduled to take place on Friday,
September 25. Three
nights of qualifying rounds have been scheduled,
pending sufficient entries. Deadline for entries is Tuesday,
August 4 at 6 pm (Ottawa time).
For
the purposes of the IBC, a ‘band’ is any act with three or
more musicians; vocalists are counted as musicians for the
purpose of this competition. Both
electric
and acoustic instruments are allowed. At the local
competition, entrants will be judged using the same criteria
as in the International competition. Each band will have 20-25
minutes to perform (to be confirmed following close of
entries) and will be given points based on Blues Content,
Vocals, Talent, Originality and Stage Presence. For full details on
scoring criteria and official rules, see the Blues Foundation
website http://www.blues.org/international-blues-challenge/international-blues-challenge-official-rules/
Eligibility
Requirements
Entrants
must be 2015 residents of the Ottawa/Gatineau area
(approximately 100 km radius of Ottawa).
Entrants
must be able to travel to the IBC in Memphis, January 26-30,
2016.
Entrants
will play one set; set length will be 20-25 minutes (to be
confirmed following close of entries).
All
songs presented MUST be Blues (electric or acoustic), Rock/
Blues, Jazz/Blues, Country Blues or Rhythm & Blues.
The
OBS will contribute financial support to cover a portion of
travel and accommodation expenses to Memphis, however the
winner is responsible for all travel and
accommodation charges incurred in excess of the financial
assistance provided.
To enter, please download the entry form from our
website http://ottawabluessociety.com/road-to-memphis,
complete all sections and attach completed form to an email
addressed to the Ottawa Blues Society at ottawabluessociety@gmail.com;
please cc your entry to lizblues@rogers.com.
Every
effort will be made to accommodate all applications that are
received on time and meet the established criteria. However,
should it be required for any reason deemed appropriate, the
Ottawa Blues Society reserves the right to limit the number of
entrants in the competition. Should it be necessary to
exercise this right, a pre-screening of the applications
received will be conducted based on the sample music provided.
The results of the pre-screening are final.
Should
there be an insufficient number of entries to run a reasonable
competition or for any other reason deemed appropriate, the
Ottawa Blues Society also reserves the right to cancel the
event.
You
will be contacted for further information following the
submission deadline. Please address any questions to
lizblues@rogers.com.