Battle of the Bands
Bring your best riffs and lyrics... this is your chance to hit the stage, show off your sound, and battle it out for prizes by entering Battle of the Bands at Whistlebinkies!
About Battle of the Bands
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10th February 2026 18th February 2026 |
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| 6pm | |
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Whistle Binkies Edinburgh 4 - 6 South Bridge , Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1LL |
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| This is a free event | |
| Visit the event website here | |
| Facebook information can be found here | |
| Follow whistlebinkies on Instagram |
This is your chance to hit the stage, show off your sound, and battle it out for the grand prize of a full days studio time in the Pocket Sounds studio with recording, mixing and mastering included as well as a paid gig in Whistlebinkies. 2nd place also gets a paid gig in Whistlebinkies!
Here’s what you need to know:
Tuesday 10th February, Wednesday 18th February + more TBA
Must be original bands- no covers or backing tracks
Each band will get a score after their performance, and the highest score at the end of the multiple day battle will win
How to get involved:
Send us a demo or live performance clip, band social media, and a description
Apply before 20th January
Bring your best riffs and lyrics for our judges to decide who comes out on top.
The event will be free entry so bring your pals, your mum and your dog
Got questions? Just send us a DM – we’ll get you sorted.
See you on stage!
Additional Dates: 18 February 2026
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