Battle Of Bands

You think you have what it takes to rock? to electrify the crowd with your music? just pack your guitar and get ready to get on the stairway for some good old rock 'n roll!

You think you have what it takes to rock? to electrify the crowd with your music? battle of bands, as the name suggests, is a battle of music between bands. This event focuses on a band’s understanding of music and the ability to connect with their audience. So, come on already; just pack your guitar and get ready to get on the stairway for some good old rock ‘n roll!

Event Criteria

  • Team Size: 3-8
  • Time limit: 20 min
  • Judging criteria: Vocals, Instruments, Synchronization, Overall impact

General rules

  • At least 1 vocalist and 2 different instruments required (different guitars counted individually); one percussion instrument is mandatory.
  • The songs should have Hindi/English lyrics, however a refrain on a foreign language is allowed.
  • Participants must strictly follow the time limit. Otherwise, teams will be penalized for not doing so.
  • Participants must report to the registration desk, at least 1 hour prior to the schedule of the event.
  • Drum kit and sound system will be provided by the organizers.
  • Time limit is inclusive of sound check. Time will be started after the first call of the participants.
  • Obscenity of any kind or foul language will not be tolerated and can lead to immediate disqualification (at the discretion of judges).

Terms and conditions

  • Sentience will not be held responsible for the failure of any instrument.
  • Only present college students are allowed to participate. One person can be member of only one team.
  • All participants must have a valid college ID card.
  • The decision of the judges will be final and binding in case of any discrepancy.
  • Participants are requested to act with proper sportsmanship. NIT Delhi hold right of disqualifying any team in case if the team has not compiled with the rules properly or acted in unruly or disruptive manners.
  • Teams have to perform in their allotted slot only.

For events with team participation, only one team member needs to register.