I wanna Rock for Hunger Auditions

How would you like to have the chance to play on the main stage at Rock for Hunger Fest 4?

Rock for hunger invites you to be one of the 16 bands to audition for the chance to play at one of the biggest festivals in Orlando. Round one includes four qualifying shows that will take place at the Backbooth on July 12th, July 14th, July 26th and July 28th. For the finalist from each qualifying show Rock for hunger has put together studio time to record one the bands songs for a completion CD that will be sold at Rock For Hunger fest 4. At the final round of the competition the four final bands will be battling for the opportunity to play on the main stage at Rock For Hunger Fest 4. We are looking for bands who not only love music, but believe finding peaceful solution to homelessness, hunger, and poverty in our community. If you are interested please send your bands contact information along with a link to your bands myspace or personal website.

Point System
Fundraising:
Ø 10 pts for every pre-sale ticket
Ø 100 Bonus pts for selling all 50 pre-sales
Ø 10 pts for every walk-up ticket
Ø 10 pts for a one year subscription of Talk For Hunger or Donation

Volunteering:
Ø 5 pts. for each band member volunteering at our Monday Night Food Sharing and/or our tutoring sessions or fieldtrip outings for children
Ø 5 pts. for each band member recruiting someone to volunteer at our Monday Night Food Sharing and/or our tutoring sessions or fieldtrip outings for children

Food Drive:
Ø 2 pts. for every food item listed below
Top most needed Food Drive Items:
- Canned or Frozen Veggies
- Pasta & Rice
- Garlic, butter & Salt
- Pasta Sauce
- Peanut Butter & Jelly - Any other canned or seasonings

Band with the most total points goest to the final round. The winner of the finals will be based 50% on cause points, and 50% on judges. Band with the most points playes the main stage at Rock for Hunger Fest 4. But don't be affraid. Just cause you don't play the main stage, does not mean you won't play at all. The Audition is to see if you really care about the cause like so many bands to want to be part of this say they do. You may loose in the first round, but can still be part of the Festival on Ocotber 10th!!!

iRock for Hunger Battle of the Bands Finals Results

Last nights inaugural iRock for Hunger Battle of the Bands was unbelievable. It featured three of Orlando’s newest rising bands Black Ship Sky, Johnny Plastic and the Rubber Band, and Pop Suicide. The winner of the competition was decided by whoever had the highest point total from two different categories of points. The first was the giving point system, where bands got points for Fundraising for the cause, food drive items, wearing the shirt, and volunteering their time to the organization. The second point category which was implemented for the final round was the judges portion. The bands were judged on Song writing, Stage Presence, Crowd Participation, Merch Presentation, and promotion.

Pop Suicide started the night of with a fantastic set, but unfortunately came nowhere close to its competition. However, Johnny Plastic and the Rubber Band, and Black Ship Sky were AMAZING!!! Both bands gave their full dedication to the cause raising lots of funds, and brining in a truck load of food. Both bands greatly entertained the crowds with their fantastic performances. It was an extremely close race to the finish in every category. Too bad there can be only one winner, but very great we still have two open slots at Rock for Hunger Fest 3. That’s right, the winner of the Battle of the Bands was promised to open up the main stage at this year’s event, but we never said that hard work will be unrewarded. We reserved an open slot at the Bud Light Stage (2nd Stage) at Rock for Hunger Fest 3 just to see what happened last night. Our committee has decided to have both the winner of last nights competition, BLACK SHIP SKY, and JOHNNY PLASTIC & THE RUBBER BAND at ROCK FOR HUNGER FEST 3. Black Ship Sky won the overall competition with being the leading point leader in the giving category. However, Johnny Plastic & the Rubber Band did have the highest point total in the Judges Category.

For the competitive folks, here are the results from last nights show:
WINNER – BLACK SHIP SKY
Giving Points: 1,462 (Giving Winner)
Judges Points: 545
Total Points: 2,007

RUNNER-UP – JOHNNY PLASTIC & THE RUBBER BAND
Giving Points: 1,192
Judges Points: 578 (Judges Winner)
Total Points: 1,770

2nd RUNNER-UP – POP SUICIDE
Giving Points: 140
Judges Points: 292
Total Points: 432