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Battle of the New Bands

The Battle of the New Bands competition was started in 2009 as a way to give students a glimpse into the industry.

The Music Industry Club (MIC) presents Battle of the New Bands -- a month and a half process, where strangers and friends alike come together to form an entirely new band (or start off their solo artist career!). They have to find a manager, who will handle their social media and online presence, as well as handling all correspondence for the band for the competition. 

Band members or solo artists are responsible for writing new songs as well as come up with arrangements for covers. Each group goes through an audition process where they will showcase 2 original songs and a cover. This event was made to give students a glimpse into what working in the Music Industry would be like. Three finalists will be announced and will battle it out at the finals to see who will be Fredonia's latest and greatest Battle of the New Bands champion! 

The winning band is selected at the Battle of the New Bands concert through a combination of popular vote, judge votes (field professionals, Fredonia faculty, past battle winners), and manager performance. The victorious band and manager receive prizes determined by the Executive Board.

Past Winners

 WinnerOther Competitors

2024

APHAEHO

Forever Living Young (F.L.Y.)

Spraypaint Eye Medallion

2023

Chatterbox

Mike Hogan

No Resolution

2022

Amphobia

Asteroid Day

Cosmic Pearl

2021

The Science Behind It

Meadow Viscuso

Edelwood Creek

 

2020

N/A

N/A

2019

Marmalade Joe

Beach Tower

Tsunami Tsurprise

2018

Elijah Williams

Voyeur Motel

P3P3

The Fix - Battle of the New Bands winners for 2017

2017

The Fix

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Eerie Shores

Vintage Pretty

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2016

Pier Pressure

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Blatant Thievery 

Hawkings Cadence

CeJJR

2015

Će JJR

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Whiskey Business

42 Eagle

New Masons

2014

New Masons

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For The Record

Toxic Tom

Zealot

2013

Zealot

Friends without Benefits

Three Words

A Night's Sky

The Shockers

2012

The Shockers


La Vida Mia

Boss Tweed

I Thought I Was Taller

Wooden Change

2011

Wooden Change


Grey eyed Goddess

Just the Tip

Refined Chaos

Almost Canadian

Biggie and the Smalls Flyer

2010

Biggie and the Smalls


The Blank Shots

The Spice Shop

Campus Emergency Procedure


Fredchella

In 2024, MIC inaugurated a new spring event called FredChella. FredChella is a music festival taking inspiration from the coveted music festival called Coachella. MIC showcases both student bands and off-campus bands to appeal to the ever-changing audience appeal from the campus. Each FredChella, we choose an organization to support. FredChella has raised money for Music is Art as well as the American Cancer Society. Members of MIC can get involved by reaching out about certain artists they would like showcased, promotional campaigns, and volunteering opportunities. FredChella also showcases student vendors and community vendors. As years go on, we plan to support many other charity organizations as well as showcase student talent and student art and products. 

 

If you are interested in performing or vending at this event, please contact us at MICFredonia@gmail.com
 

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