Centre for Music
Battle of the Bands
Join CfM for this annual competition to win a pro recording session at Real World studios.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Thu 03 December 2026
16:00 - 21:00 - Location
- Students' Union, Union 2, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Centre for Music cfm@uwe.ac.uk +44 (0)117 32 82067
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Kick off the winter season with a bang at Centre for Music’s (CfM) Battle of the Bands (and solo acts).
The Centre for Music is hosting a free concert where UWE Bristol bands and solo performers will be taking the stage with a supporting set from UWE Bristol's Big Band.
The University is brimming with musical talent and this is the best place to witness the magic in person. Our esteemed host, James Threlfall from BBC Radio Introducing in the West will deliberate and award the winners a professional recording session at Real World and a slot in CfM’s Festival of Sound at The Louisiana.
If you're interested in competing, register now to send us your demo.
All members of your band must be UWE Bristol students and CfM members. We welcome submissions from solo acts as well.
Judge
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James ThrelfallBBC Introducing host and head judge
How to attend
- Doors open at 16:00.
- Solo Acts and Bands perform 16:30-18:30
- Big Band 19:00
Timings are subject to change.
- Cost: Free
- Attendance: Booking not required
Location
Students' Union, Union 2
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK
Accessibility
- Disabled parking: Yes – on campus
- Step-free access: Yes
- Automatic doors: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Induction loop: No
- Guide/assistance dog-friendly: Yes
- Quiet spaces available: Yes
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