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
| Winner | Other Competitors | |
2024 | Forever Living Young (F.L.Y.) Spraypaint Eye Medallion | |
2023 | Mike Hogan No Resolution | |
2022 | Asteroid Day Cosmic Pearl | |
2021 | Meadow Viscuso Edelwood Creek | |
2020 N/A | N/A | |
2019 | Beach Tower Tsunami Tsurprise | |
2018 Elijah Williams | Voyeur Motel P3P3 | |
 | 2017 The Fix | Eerie Shores Vintage Pretty |
 | 2016 Pier Pressure | Blatant Thievery Hawkings Cadence |
 | 2015 Će JJR | Whiskey Business 42 Eagle |
 | 2014 | For The Record Toxic Tom |
 | 2013 | Friends without Benefits Three Words A Night's Sky |
 | 2012 The Shockers |
Boss Tweed I Thought I Was Taller |
 | 2011 Wooden Change |
Just the Tip Refined Chaos Almost Canadian |
 | 2010 Biggie and the Smalls |
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