8th Annual FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands (International)

Presented by NAMM & The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Sponsored by Sonicbids, KeyBank, Gibson & Air Products

The biggest celebration of “Musicians with day jobs” is now taking submissions for the 2008 competition.

In order to be eligible for the battle, 50% of the band must work for the submitting company. This contest is being offered only to amateur musicians. In essence, if you have someone in your band who doesn’t work for the company and makes his/her living solely as a musician, you are not eligible. NO STUDIO MUSICIANS, NO PRO CLUB CIRCUIT PLAYERS, NO RINGERS! Your company should have at least 50 employees and no one in the band should be under the age of 21. Each band should make sure their Sonicbids EPK™ is complete and includes three of the best songs they do. You can complete your EPK™ upon finishing your submission. If you need assistance you can contact Sonicbids Artist Relations: www.sonicbids.com/support.

A panel at the Rock Hall will review all band submissions and select bands based on based upon quality of musicianship. A total of 18 bands will be invited to play a 20-minute set in one of three US Regional Competitions, to be held in New York City on May 17; Nashville on June 21; and Los Angeles on July 19. Six bands will be invited to play the European Regional Competition in London as well, to be held on August 23. The top two finishers in each US regional, the winner of the London regional and one wild card band will make it to the Finals at The Rock Hall in Cleveland, OH on Saturday, October 4, 2008. Please note that the 8 final bands will be required to submit the remaining $8,000 entry fee payable to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. This event serves as one of several major fund raisers for the The Rock Hall Education programs.



Past winners include Soul Focus from American Century Investments in 07, Cambridge Australia, PANTS! From McKinney, Negative Feedback from eBay, The Residuals from Banc of America Leasing, The Raving Daves of PeopleSoft and our inaugural winners, The Difference from Air Products and Chemicals.

About The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is the world’s foremost authority on the history of rock and roll. It is a vibrant monument to the energy and power of one of the most important art forms to impact society. It honors the history and celebrates the impact of a music form that has changed the world’s landscape. The Museum presents dynamic world-class exhibitions and varying educational programs to a variety of audiences that vary from pre-school aged children to the baby boomer generation.

About FORTUNE
FORTUNE is the premier business storyteller, helping senior executives understand the complex business landscape while honoring their time outside the office. While the FORTUNE Battle is certainly a competition on stage, the real magic of this event is uncovering so many passionate artists who practice and perform for the love of music.

Please read the FORTUNE Battle of the Corporate Bands FAQs for more information about Sonicbids and the competition.