Battle of the Bands

Are you ready to turn up the volume and take your music to the next level? The Marion Battle of the Bands is back and bigger than ever – and we want you on stage.
Over 2 epic days, the City of Marion will showcase the best young talent our region has to offer - and you could be one of them. This is your chance to perform, get noticed, and compete for a career-launching prize.

What’s up for grabs?

A mentoring and recording package to kickstart your music journey
A paid performance set at a major City of Marion event
Exposure, experience, and the chance to play in front of a crowd that’s here to discover the next big thing

Who can register?

Click to see the entry guidelines above.

Registrations close 15 September 2025.

▲ Marion Battle of the Bands 2023 event

Event details

Date and time: Saturday 15 November to Sunday 16 November, 2 pm to 8 pm

Location: Marion Cultural Centre, 287 Diagonal Rd, Oaklands Park SA, Australia

Hosted by: City of Marion Youth Collective Committee, @marionycc on Instagram

Secure your ticket

Apply now

Full name

Given name

Family name

Address

Street name and number

City

ZIP / Postal Code

Email address

Contact number

Band details

What is the name of your band?

Band member name and age

More band members (optional)

How are you connected to the City of Marion? (eg live, study, visit)

Please share a short bio about your band’s vision, genre and vibe

Maximum 400 words.

Music and band equipment

The Backline for the Open and School-Based category includes full PA, drumkit, guitar and bass amplifiers. If a drumkit is supplied, then you may use your own snare drum, kick pedal, hi-hats and cymbals. The backline for Soloists is to be decided.

What of this equipment will you need for your set?

Do you have any special stage requirements?

Music demo

As part of your application, you must provide a demo (audio or video) of you playing live music (original or cover).

You can provide by sending us a link to music samples (SoundCloud, YouTube, etc.) or by uploading below.

How will you be providing your music demo/sample?

I will provide a link

I will upload a file

Please provide a link to your music samples (SoundCloud, YouTube etc.).

Music samples (SoundCloud, YouTube, etc.)

Upload a music sample

Your application will not be considered until we have received this application and your music demo/sample.

Media and promotion

Upload a high-res band photo

Optional

Social media handles

Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, other. Optional

More social media handles

Thank you for applying - we can't wait to review your application and listen to your music! Applications close 15 September. Applicants will be notified if they were successful by 1 October 2025.

If you have any questions, please reach out to alex.macmillan@marion.sa.gov.au