There will be 3 preliminary rounds taking place on March 8, March 22 and April 13:

• Each preliminary round will contain 7 bands

• Each band will have a 15 minute set

• Band order for the night will be chosen at random

• Drummers must use the house kit, but can bring breakables

The winner of each preliminary round will be determined by an audience vote:

• Admission will be $10 (in advance or at the door) 

• Each ticketed entry will grant a single vote 

• Each additional purchase of beer, NA drinks, food or merch will grant an additional vote

The final round will take place on Sunday April 19:

• The final round will contain 4 bands: the winner from each preliminary round plus a wildcard entrant from the previous rounds chosen by team Transplants

• For the final round, each band will have a 30 minute set

• Band order will be chosen at random

• The winner of the final round will be determined by a panel of judges

• Guitar and bass players are strongly encouraged to use the house cabs for quick changeover