BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Presented in conjunction with the Mountaintop Music Institute
Sponsored by The Meadows/Woodbury Corp.
Do you have what it takes to rock the Steel Days Main Stage?For the first time ever, Steel Days is proud to present the Steel Days Battle of the Bands, an exciting new competition designed to showcase the incredible musical talent found throughout Utah. The Battle of the Bands will be held on the Main Stage at Mary and Art Dye Park (1000 N. 550 E.) from 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m on Thursday, July 23rd. Local and regional bands are invited to compete for cash prizes, community recognition, and the coveted opportunity to open for the 2026 Steel Days Big Show featuring Red Hot Revolution. The winning band will perform in front of one of the largest audiences of the entire celebration and become part of Steel Days history as the inaugural Battle of the Bands Champion.
The competition begins with an online submission process where bands will submit performance videos and information about their group. A panel of judges will review all entries and select a group of finalists to advance to the live Battle of the Bands event during Steel Days. Finalists will perform live before a panel of judges and a Steel Days audience, competing for top honors and the chance to take the stage at the Steel Days Big Show. Judges will evaluate each performance based on musical ability, stage presence, audience engagement, professionalism, and overall entertainment value.
Whether your band performs rock, country, pop, alternative, folk, blues, Americana, or another family-friendly genre, we encourage you to apply and show us what you've got. Original music and cover songs are welcome.
Awards will be presented to the top three bands:
🥇 First Place
Perform as the Opening Act at the Steel Days Big Show on Saturday, July 25th at 6:00 p.m.
$500 Cash Prize
Steel Days Battle of the Bands Champion Award
🥈 Second Place
$250 Cash Prize
🥉 Third Place
$150 Cash Prize
This event promises to be one of the most exciting additions to Steel Days 2026 as musicians compete for bragging rights, prize money, and the opportunity to perform on the biggest stage of the celebration. Whether you're a musician, music lover, or simply looking for a fun night of live entertainment, come support local talent and help crown the first-ever Steel Days Battle of the Bands Champion. Gather your bandmates, tune your instruments, and start preparing now. The stage is waiting!
Participants must submit an application along with a $5 audition fee. Selected performers will then be invited to compete live during Steel Days with an additional $25 registration fee due upon selection. We are accepting applications until Wednesday, July 15th. Please note that all registrations are final and NO REFUNDS will be issued.
The competition begins with an online submission process where bands will submit performance videos and information about their group. A panel of judges will review all entries and select a group of finalists to advance to the live Battle of the Bands event during Steel Days. Finalists will perform live before a panel of judges and a Steel Days audience, competing for top honors and the chance to take the stage at the Steel Days Big Show. Judges will evaluate each performance based on musical ability, stage presence, audience engagement, professionalism, and overall entertainment value.
Whether your band performs rock, country, pop, alternative, folk, blues, Americana, or another family-friendly genre, we encourage you to apply and show us what you've got. Original music and cover songs are welcome.
Awards will be presented to the top three bands:
🥇 First Place
Perform as the Opening Act at the Steel Days Big Show on Saturday, July 25th at 6:00 p.m.
$500 Cash Prize
Steel Days Battle of the Bands Champion Award
🥈 Second Place
$250 Cash Prize
🥉 Third Place
$150 Cash Prize
This event promises to be one of the most exciting additions to Steel Days 2026 as musicians compete for bragging rights, prize money, and the opportunity to perform on the biggest stage of the celebration. Whether you're a musician, music lover, or simply looking for a fun night of live entertainment, come support local talent and help crown the first-ever Steel Days Battle of the Bands Champion. Gather your bandmates, tune your instruments, and start preparing now. The stage is waiting!
Participants must submit an application along with a $5 audition fee. Selected performers will then be invited to compete live during Steel Days with an additional $25 registration fee due upon selection. We are accepting applications until Wednesday, July 15th. Please note that all registrations are final and NO REFUNDS will be issued.