ODAWA CASINO | Battle of the Bands | 2026

ODAWA CASINO BATTLE OF THE BANDS presented by Q100 MICHIGAN

Odawa Casino and Q100 Michigan have partnered to present the Odawa Casino Battle of the Bands! The final winner will receive $4,000 cash, and airplay on Q100 Michigan. Runner up will receive $1,000 cash and airplay on Q100 Michigan.

You may submit your original song to qualify if you are in an unsigned Michigan band, duo, or solo artist. All participants must be 21 or over and residents of Michigan Six (6) qualifiers will be selected to perform live at the Qualifying Events at Victories in Odawa Casino in Petoskey! The top qualifier from each qualifying event will perform LIVE at the Final Event, September 4th!

See entry methods, timeline, and official rules below for complete details and eligibility requirements.

HOW TO ENTER:

Submit your recorded original song (maximum 5 minutes) please include contact info; via one of the following methods during the Entry Period:

Deliver in person to the Q100 Michigan studio at 6514 Old Lake Road, Grayling, MI 49738 during posted business hours
Mail to Q100 Michigan at 6514 Old Lake Road, Grayling, MI 49738
Email to managebsb@gmail.com
Enter on Facebook - send a message to the Q100 Michigan Facebook page
Enter on Instagram - send a message to the Q100 Michigan Instagram page

OFFICIAL SONG ENTRY PERIOD:

Monday, May 11th @12:01AM - Thursday, July 9th @ 11:59PM

(Entries received outside the Entry Period will be disqualified)

GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE: Approximate Retail Value: $4000+

Five thousand dollars ($4000.00) to be awarded as a check payable to the grand prize winner. ARV: $4000.00
LIVE in-depth interview on Q100 Michigan on Jomama’s Rock & Roll Joyride. ARV: Priceless
Minimum of 12x plays of the original song on Q100 Michigan and stream (q100michigan.com) between July 15 and September 2, 2024. ARV: Priceless