Now in its third year in the US, Emergenza's reach has spanned to 37 cities coast to coast in the US and another 6 in Canada. The festival is designed to assist independent bands in gaining exposure on the national and international music scene by giving them an opportunity to perform at some of the best live venues in the U.S. and Canada. Throughout the festival, bands of all musical styles proceed through various elimination rounds starting with a regional competition and culminating with the ...
Now in its third year in the US, Emergenza's reach has spanned to 37 cities coast to coast in the US and another 6 in Canada. The festival is designed to assist independent bands in gaining exposure on the national and international music scene by giving them an opportunity to perform at some of the best live venues in the U.S. and Canada. Throughout the festival, bands of all musical styles proceed through various elimination rounds starting with a regional competition and culminating with the international final, to be held at Germany's Taubertal Open-Air Festival. The festival is set up in the format of a contest. In the first rounds, advancement is based on audience response. In later rounds, a professional jury is introduced.
Emergenza is an official scouting agent for Track 1 Records. The one-time enrollment fee guarantees one 30-minute show in the festival's first round. In addition, all bands who submit their demo will be considered for the "Best of Emergenza 2006" compilation CD sponsored by Sennheiser as well as participation in the Emergenza B.E.S.T. Tour. Emergenza is sponsored in part by Ernie Ball, D’Andrea, Regal Tip, Remo, Sennheiser, Music Man, Mapex, Sabian, St. Louis Music, Ovation Guitars and Sonicbids.
Please note: In order to play, you must be within 75 miles of the city where Emergenza is being held. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that you comply with this rule. Refunds will not be issued to anyone who chooses to disregard this rule. All cities are listed below and specific venues and dates can be found on the Emergenza web site. All genres, originals and cover bands are accepted as long as they have three members playing live instruments.
Emergenza will be in the following North American cities:
Albuquerque
Atlanta
Austin
Baltimore
Birmingham
Boston
Buffalo
Calgary
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbia
Columbus
Dallas
Denver
Detroit
El Paso
Houston
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Memphis
Miami
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Montreal
Nashville
New York
Orlando
Ottawa
Philadelphia
Phoenix
Pittsburgh
Portland (Oregon)
Quebec City
St. Louis
San Antonio
San Francisco
Seattle
Tampa
Toronto
Tucson
Vancouver
Washington