Band Tournament Application

Note: Applications for the 2011/2012 Band Tournament is closed. Stay tuned for the 2012/2013 Band Tournament!

Thank you for your interest in playing in the annual 3 Degrees Band Tournament!  NEW for the 2011-2012 season we are introducing some changes…
Instead of bands playing in rounds 1 and 2, we will be hosting closed auditions for all registrants which will determine which bands advance to the semi-finals (formerly round 3).  Each Semi-Finals night will feature 5-6 bands performing for 20 minutes each.  From the semi-finals, 10 bands will advance to the Finals.  The Finals will take place over two nights and will be judged by a National Industry Judge Panel.   Registrations are on a first come, first serve basis.  The registration fee is only $25 and includes a 15 minute audition with feedback and a review by a judge panel.  If you are selected to advance your $25 registration fee will be applied to the tournament entry fee which is $125 if you registered by August 1, 2011 or $175 after August 1, 2011. 

The mission of 3 Degrees Ministries is to reach people with the love of Jesus Christ through music. Therefore, only music with a positive message that glorifies Him is allowed. We ask that you perform/play only original music. (In other words, secular cover tunes or secular cover tunes that have been redone by a Christian artist are not allowed). Changes in words or music to secular cover tunes are also not allowed. However, you may do/redo praise and worship songs or hymns or Christian cover tunes. We require that all lyrics (play list if you are a DJ) and/or a brief testimony reflect the fact that you are a Christian artist. Submission of this application confirms your agreement and support of our mission and that your performance will demonstrate that support. Please note, this application does not GUARANTEE you a spot in the 2011/2012 Band Tournament. Once we receive a copy of your lyrics, recorded songs, and your application fee you will then be applicable for a spot in the 2011/2012 Band Tournament. Thank you!

If you have any questions about this application or what the band tournament is about please email localartists [at] 3degreesministries [dot] com and we will be happy to answer your questions.

Step 1 | Registration Form

Click here to apply online

Click here to download the Band Tournament Application as a PDF document and mail it to us, or copy text from PDF fill it out in Word or other text program and email to localartists [at] 3degreesministries [dot] com

Application requires submission of your lyrics and a music sample (preferably send a link to an online music sample) to localartists [at] 3degreesministries [dot] com

Step 2 | Registration and Tournament Fee

All Registrants are required to pay a $25 registration fee with their application.

Minnesota Bands

Signed up and paid by Aug 1st and Audition in September: $125 ($100 after applying credit from your registration fee)
Signed up and paid after August 15th: $175 ($150 after applying credit from your registration fee)

Click here to pay the application fee online.

Space is limited for Out-of-State bands so please contact us ASAP if you are interested

Step 3 | Mail or Email Everything

3 Degrees Ministries
Attn. Band Tournament
510 First Avenue Suite 402
Minneapolis, MN 55403

Your application is not complete until the application fee, band member roster, lyrics and music sample are received.