Think battle but in a fun way! Local bands put their best foot forward in an attempt to earn the title of Winner in Motif Magazines 3rd ever Battle of the Bands. Audience votes for their favorite band out of the competitors.
Qualifying events will be at Ladder 133, Narragansett Brewery, and the new Track 15 patio space, opening soon.
This year, we are excited to work in partnership with the City of Providence, so that the finale will be on the Saturday of PVDFest, September 6!
We’re thrilled to introduce our lineup. 17 bands. 5 shows. 1 winner!
- Round 1 | 7/25 @ Ladder 133 feat:
- Yonks, Sun of Sound, Ski Bunny, Gamma Rage
- Round 2 | 8/9 @ Narragansett Brewery feat:
- The Coe St Co-Op, DakouDakou, The War In Kids, People Eating Plastic
- Round 3 | 8/15 @ Track 15 feat:
- Bird & Augur, The Jake Wasson Malpractice, Benjamin Quinn and the Midnight Youth, Nymphidels, Lainey Dionne
- Round 4 | 8/22 @ Narragansett Brewery feat:
- The Devil’s Twins, Free Beer, Vudu Sister, Swamp Yankee
Winner will receive a grand prize of $1000 (that part is NOT sponsored by the City) and that all participants will receive stipends for participating (that IS thanks to the City).
Thank you to sponsors, City of Providence Arts, Culture, Tourism Department, Narragansett Brewery, Track 15, Empire Guitars, and Fungal Records
Locations are all in Providence this time: Ladder 133, Narragansett Brewery, Track 15, and Kennedy Plaza.
Stay tuned for more updates!
Thank you to our sponsors:

