- Performers must be local to the Alabama area.
- Bands must be not signed or currently “touring”. The definition of those terms are at our discretion.
- A band is defined as any number of people more than one.
- Top five bands selected will compete for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place and will be awarded various prizes and the opportunity to perform at a Sand Mountain Park and Amphitheater signature event.
- 1st place grand prize is TBA
- 2nd place runner up prize is TBA
- 3rd place prize is TBA
- All band submissions may also lead to future bookings for SMPA events—subject to the event needs and discernment of the SMPA Events and Entertainment team.
The contest is fan voting, social media engagement, and guest judging. This means that your fans or friends will come and vote and whoever has the highest score will open the show for the Make More mEMOmories Fest.
All bands that enter agree that July 7th and 8th are available dates for performance at Sand Mountain Amphitheater.