2026–27 SEASON
Purchase your bands' $100 entry or put a band forward and purchase their entry for them. Once paid, send a band member the emailed entry confirmation link to enter or if you are the band follow the link to get your band signed up. The bands' performers then all get links to join BBOC. Once the roster is locked, a band is officially entered and can begin the weekly battles to climb the standings and gain exposure on their road to the VEGAS FINALS.
ENTER A BAND
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Your band must have at least two registered performers.
• Every performing member must have an individual BBOC profile with the Musician role.
• At least one band member must be currently enrolled at the band’s primary accredited U.S. college or university.
• Your members must be connected to the official Band Profile.
• Judged competition entries must feature original music.
• Your band must complete the required eligibility, rights, roster, and readiness confirmations.
WHAT YOUR $100 BAND ENTRY UNLOCKS
BAND CALLING CARD & MUSICIAN PROFILES
Build the band’s home in BBOC with its campus, lineup, music, and story. Fans can open each connected musician’s individual profile from the band page.
A NATIONAL COLLEGE MUSIC NETWORK
Get discovered by fans and musicians across campuses. Give supporters a place to follow the band, connect with its members, and stay with its journey beyond one performance.
WEEKLY BATTLES & FAN JUDGING
Once the band is approved and its roster is locked, submit original performances to weekly national battles. Fans watch and judge through verified BBOC scorecards.
STANDINGS & THE ROAD TO LAS VEGAS
Track weekly scores, campus and national standings, and progress toward the eight-band, two-night BBOC Finals in Las Vegas.
Complete 12 official battles before the season closes. Your best 10 scores count toward qualification.
Eight national finalists advance to the BBOC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CONCERT WEEKEND IN LAS VEGAS.
Eight national finalists. Two nights. One national champion.
THE ENTRY FEE DOES NOT BUY ADVANCEMENT
Paying the entry fee does not purchase points, judging preference, leaderboard position, or advancement. Every band competes under the same official rules and certification process.
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