Rivers and Spires - Last Band Standing (Rock Artists)

For 2011, all Rock Bands must submit their application as part of a Last Band Standing Competition with the Rivers & Spires Festival. Artists who submit through Sonicbids will be previewed and then, if selected, move on to the semi-finalist qualifying round. 1 Sonicbids artist will be selected to qualify for further rounds. The Rivers and Spires Festival takes place in downtown Clarksville, TN and celebrates diversity in music and features over one hundred local, regional and national performers.

There are over six stages of entertainment, and there are 60 performance slots. Last year's attendance exceeded 42,000 people/n/nFor 2011, all Rock Bands must submit their application as part of a Last Band Standing Competition with the Rivers & Spires Festival. The Last Band Standing is a radio contest. Artists who submit through Sonicbids will be previewed and then, if selected, move on to the semi-finalist qualifying round. At least 1 Sonicbids artist will be selected to qualify for further rounds. Artists and bands must be available to play on both the Friday and Saturday.



The selection process is as follows (and may be subject to change):

1)Artists may apply on Sonicbids indicating their desire to participate in the Rivers & Spires Festival Last Band Standing.

2) Bands who qualify will progress to the second round.

3) Bands who qualify further will progress to the third round of competition and will be playing at the Rivers and Spires Festival with the chance to win the Grand Prize.

Please Note: No artists will be paid unless their band is the winner of the Last Band Standing competition. All other artists who compete and do not win must cover all of their own expenses (but may still have the chance to play in front of 42,000 people.)



The Rivers and Spires Festival in downtown Clarksville, Tennessee celebrates diversity in music and features over one hundred local, regional and national performers. The 2011 festival will be taking place on April 15th-16th, 2011. This outdoor festival has over six stages of entertainment including: Rock, Christian, Country, International and an Oldies stage. There are 60 performance slots available over the three days.



If you are not a rock artist and would like to submit to Rivers and Spires, or for more information on the festival, click here.