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A contest honoring the tremendous talent and dedication of the hard-working artists and bands that make up our music scene. The Commercial – Home of Blues On Whyte will host the ultimate showdown where western Canadian bands will go head-to-head for the
JUDGES
The audience is one of the three judges, helping to decide which bands advance to the finals and ultimately win Band Mania.
Celebrating Edmonton’s Music Scene and Supporting Local Talent!
At The Commercial, we’ve been proud to be a part of Edmonton’s music scene for decades, and we’re excited to give back to the talented musicians who have made our journey so incredible. Band Mania is our way of supporting and celebrating the hardworking artists who make our music scene so vibrant, and rich.
So, if you’ve got the passion, the talent, and the desire to rock the stage, don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity. Band Mania is set to be the biggest local battle of the bands of 2026, and you could be the star of the show!
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and start rehearsing because Band Mania is coming to town!
QUALIFICATIONS
- All contest participants must be 18+ years of age
- The participating band or artist must be based out of Canada
- The band must have original recorded music
- Social Media presence is not required. However, your online presence is considered during the participant selection process
BAND MANIA 2026
Rules & Guidelines
Cover songs are permitted but at least one of the songs must be composed by or for You.
Yes. This years battle of the bands has 4 distinct genre categories that most genres should fall under.
Yes, solo artists can register in Band Mania. However, they must add one or more musicians for the competition.
As bands or artists compete in either the semi-finals or final, we request that they perform a set ranging from a minimum of 30 minutes to a maximum of 35 minutes.
We only accept online links to your audio recordings or videos. You cannot send physical copies by mail, or through uploads to our site.
Your winning chances will not depend on whether the artist can afford expensive recording or production of their song or video. The videos will be judged from musical and performance qualities.
All Artists and Bands who send their music to Band Mania keep ownership to their music, videos, and content. We only reserve the right to use it for promotional purposes.
