Starting from August 29th, your band can enrol and take part in the world''s biggest and most exciting festival for up & coming bands. Bands taking part, will have the chance to play in the country''s best clubs such as AVALON in Boston, THE HOOK in New York, METRO and the DOUBLE DOOR in Chicago, the London ASTORIA, TLA in Philadelphia, the 9:30 CLUB in Washington D.C., MASQUERADE in Tampa, and dozens of others (click here for full list) Emergenza Festival is open to bands of all styles and levels. Groups must have at least 3 musicians on stage and play their songs live with their instruments (no singers with backing tapes). In some cities, due to local laws and regulations, minors will not be able to play on stage. (click here to book your band) Emergenza's 14 year history has seen some of the most interesting developments for unsigned bands. Throughout the festival years, many bands of different musical styles have been discovered by Columbia Sony, Island records and Universal. During the festival many bands have the chance to be scouted thanks to the thousands of showcases organised for the touring agencies and independent labels. In the USA all gigs will be promoted and followed by the country's best radios. This is the biggest promotional campaign for unsigned bands in North America. Some of the best and most famous DJs will be attending the final stages of the festival just as they did last season. Last year 6000 bands played live on the festival in different parts of the world and hundreds were chosen for showcases, promotional touring and productions throughout Europe and North America. If you want to read the bands comments click here. This year, there are some great opportunities for all the North American bands. As well as the major prize which is a trip to the Taubertal open air festival in Germany where 4 American bands will play in front of 20,000 people sharing the bill with some of the world''s biggest bands, the best musicians will have the chance to win some of the $600,000 worth of prizes in musical instruments. The winning band of the major international prize will also play at the Van's warped tour fully sponsored by Ernie Ball - Music Man and record a professional album at the Roastinghouse Studio in Malmoe, which will get Track 1 Music distribution and promotion. On the top of this, the International Winner will get full endorsement from Remo, Sennheiser, Music Man, Regal tip, Ernie Ball. So everything's ready, strap your guitar on and play! To get a slot on the festival click here