FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Thank you for an incredible first year

FOR BANDS

FOR VOTERS

FOR ATTENDEES

ELIMINATION & DISQUALIFICATION

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Thank you for an incredible first year

Largest grand prize claim based on publicly announced grand prizes for battle-of-the-bands competitions held in Pennsylvania during 2025 and 2026, including the NEPA Philharmonic Rock the Raceway ($5,000 grand prize), Vinyl Philadelphia Rock the Raceway ($5,000 prize pool), Sherman Theater Rock the Raceway ($800 first place), and the Dollar Bank Rock the Raceway ($500 to $800 first place). Comparison excludes college-only competitions and global brand competitions whose grand prizes are not awarded at the Pennsylvania regional level.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FOR BANDS

How much does it cost to enter, and what do I get?

What genres are eligible?

Do we have to be from Pittsburgh?

What if we get knocked out of the bracket?

Do we need to be available for all rounds?

How is the live champion picked?

What does the champion actually win?

FOR VOTERS

How do I vote?

Is voting free?

What do I get for voting?

Can I vote for more than one band?

Is the voting tamper-proof?

Can I request an audit log if a result looks off?

FOR ATTENDEES

When is the live event?

How much are tickets?

Where is Jennerstown Speedway Complex?

Is this all ages?

Is parking free?

What happens if it rains?

Can I bring chairs, blankets, or a cooler?

How does entry work?

Is the event accessible?

Who do I contact about the event?

ELIMINATION & DISQUALIFICATION

What can get a band eliminated from the contest?

What kind of proof is required before a band is removed?

Can I report a band I think is cheating or threatening someone?

What are the consequences of being eliminated?

Can a removal decision be appealed?