Band Selection and Entry
Please note spots are limited to 6 bands and applying does not guarantee a spot in the lineup. Funds raised and sponsorships from past years may play a role in band selection. Once accepted, each band is asked to either:
In addition, each band also has an additional $1,000 fundraising minimum. This event is one of FVAP’s biggest fundraisers of the year — the energy, generosity, and passion your band brings helps power a significant portion of our annual operating budget. Together, you make it possible for survivors and their children to access life-changing legal protection.
Song Selection and Time Limit Guidelines
Please note that FVAP will be reviewing bands’ song selections for mission fit. Please avoid artists and songs that:
There are up to 6 bands. Each band will have exactly 20 minutes on stage, including any time taken between songs to tune instruments or address the audience. This means you should plan to play 17 - 20 minutes of music, or 4 - 5 songs.
Amp up the Cause - Tell ‘em Why You Rock for FVAP
To amp up the cause and get your crowd energized, be prepared to take a quick moment during your set to share a message with the crowd.
Allot Time/Budget: 30–45 seconds
Message: Why do you support FVAP?
Please note spots are limited to 6 bands and applying does not guarantee a spot in the lineup. Funds raised and sponsorships from past years may play a role in band selection. Once accepted, each band is asked to either:
- submit a $1,000 entry fee donation, or
- secure event sponsorship from their firm/company for at least $1,000.
In addition, each band also has an additional $1,000 fundraising minimum. This event is one of FVAP’s biggest fundraisers of the year — the energy, generosity, and passion your band brings helps power a significant portion of our annual operating budget. Together, you make it possible for survivors and their children to access life-changing legal protection.
Song Selection and Time Limit Guidelines
Please note that FVAP will be reviewing bands’ song selections for mission fit. Please avoid artists and songs that:
- glamorize violence
- demean a particular group
- or are by an artist with a history of domestic violence
There are up to 6 bands. Each band will have exactly 20 minutes on stage, including any time taken between songs to tune instruments or address the audience. This means you should plan to play 17 - 20 minutes of music, or 4 - 5 songs.
Amp up the Cause - Tell ‘em Why You Rock for FVAP
To amp up the cause and get your crowd energized, be prepared to take a quick moment during your set to share a message with the crowd.
Allot Time/Budget: 30–45 seconds
Message: Why do you support FVAP?
Band Line Up and Schedule
There are up to 6 bands. Each band will have exactly 20 minutes on stage, including any time taken between songs to tune instruments or address the audience. This means you should plan to play 17 - 20 minutes of music, or 4 - 5 songs.
Final time slot assignments will be announced in June 2026 following the pre-event fundraising challenges. Assignments are determined on the following factors:
There are up to 6 bands. Each band will have exactly 20 minutes on stage, including any time taken between songs to tune instruments or address the audience. This means you should plan to play 17 - 20 minutes of music, or 4 - 5 songs.
Final time slot assignments will be announced in June 2026 following the pre-event fundraising challenges. Assignments are determined on the following factors:
- $20K Rock n' Roll Royalty sponsor is allowed to choose its own Band time slot. Check out the sponsor page to learn more.
- Pre-Event Fundraising Challenge Winner 1 will receive 5 additional minutes for one extra song
- Pre-Event Fundraising Challenge Winner 2 will get to pick their spot in the line up of the remaining time slots
How to win
First, Second, and Third Place are awarded based on voting (fundraising) totals. A Judges’ Choice Award is also given by a panel of guest judges based on performance.
Every $1 (from ticket sales or donations) = 1 vote. Votes can be cast in any amount.
Fans cast votes for their favorite band by donating in the band’s name, and the band with the most votes by the end of the night (the band that raises the most money) wins. Fans can vote at the live show or online via the band’s official voting page (created by FVAP and linked right here, www.fvapbotb.com/bands).
Bands also compete before the live show in pre-event fundraising challenges! Pre-event challenges and rules can be found below.
First, Second, and Third Place are awarded based on voting (fundraising) totals. A Judges’ Choice Award is also given by a panel of guest judges based on performance.
Every $1 (from ticket sales or donations) = 1 vote. Votes can be cast in any amount.
Fans cast votes for their favorite band by donating in the band’s name, and the band with the most votes by the end of the night (the band that raises the most money) wins. Fans can vote at the live show or online via the band’s official voting page (created by FVAP and linked right here, www.fvapbotb.com/bands).
Bands also compete before the live show in pre-event fundraising challenges! Pre-event challenges and rules can be found below.
Band Equipment Donation
Is your band interested in sharing band equipment during the show? Bands are encouraged to donate and share the following back-line equipment for the night: drum kit, keyboard, and amps. For each of the following instruments/pieces of equipment your band contributes to the backline, your fundraising page will be credited with votes!
Please email the Event Planning Team at [email protected] if you are willing to share your drum kit, keyboard, and/or amps with the backline.
Is your band interested in sharing band equipment during the show? Bands are encouraged to donate and share the following back-line equipment for the night: drum kit, keyboard, and amps. For each of the following instruments/pieces of equipment your band contributes to the backline, your fundraising page will be credited with votes!
- guitar amp = +200 votes
- bass amps = +300 votes
- keyboard = +500 votes
- drum = +500 votes
Please email the Event Planning Team at [email protected] if you are willing to share your drum kit, keyboard, and/or amps with the backline.
Pre-Event Challenges
Before the big night, each participating band has the opportunity to fundraise, compete, and secure their spot in the lineup through a series of pre-event challenges. These challenges not only help raise critical funds for survivors of domestic violence — they also determine performance order and stage time on event night.
There are two fundraising challenges leading up to the live show. These challenges are short, high-energy one-week contests based on who raises the most money during that week (not cumulative)—and the prizes give your band a major advantage in the competition! Bands may participate in both challenges.
Challenge 1: Win an Extra Song
Can't choose between songs? This is the challenge for you! Your band will have exactly one week to raise as much money as possible, from 12 noon to 12 noon over 7 days. This challenge will run May 12 - May 18, 2026. The band that raises the most in this seven-day period will be awarded an extra song to include in the show!
Challenge 2: Choose Your Slot in the Lineup
Win this fundraising challenge to choose your band's preferred slot in the lineup! Your band will have exactly one week to raise as much money as possible, from 12 noon to 12 noon, May 19 - May 25, 2026. The band that raises the most in this one-week period will get to choose their band's preferred performance time.
Only the highest earning band will have the opportunity to pick their time slot. ALL other bands will have their names pulled from a hat to determine their time slot. Get your networks engaged and fundraise to win!
Before the big night, each participating band has the opportunity to fundraise, compete, and secure their spot in the lineup through a series of pre-event challenges. These challenges not only help raise critical funds for survivors of domestic violence — they also determine performance order and stage time on event night.
There are two fundraising challenges leading up to the live show. These challenges are short, high-energy one-week contests based on who raises the most money during that week (not cumulative)—and the prizes give your band a major advantage in the competition! Bands may participate in both challenges.
Challenge 1: Win an Extra Song
Can't choose between songs? This is the challenge for you! Your band will have exactly one week to raise as much money as possible, from 12 noon to 12 noon over 7 days. This challenge will run May 12 - May 18, 2026. The band that raises the most in this seven-day period will be awarded an extra song to include in the show!
Challenge 2: Choose Your Slot in the Lineup
Win this fundraising challenge to choose your band's preferred slot in the lineup! Your band will have exactly one week to raise as much money as possible, from 12 noon to 12 noon, May 19 - May 25, 2026. The band that raises the most in this one-week period will get to choose their band's preferred performance time.
Only the highest earning band will have the opportunity to pick their time slot. ALL other bands will have their names pulled from a hat to determine their time slot. Get your networks engaged and fundraise to win!
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