HARD ROCK RISING™: The Global Battle of the Bands 2013
Boston, 3/7/13 - 4/4/13
The Hard Rock Battle of the Bands gives the rock stars of tomorrow the opportunity of a lifetime. Boston Regional bands compete to be the winner of Hard Rock Boston's Battle of the Bands. Boston's winner is judged against winners from other Hard Rocks across the county to win a chance of opening Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park, London.
Bands making it to the final phase will be posted on hardrock.com, where fans worldwide will vote on their favorites from each region.
All regional winners will be flown to London, treated like rock stars and given a spot on the bill at Hard Rock Calling which will take place in June, in London’s Hyde Park. The band that receives the most fan votes will open for one of the festival’s iconic headliners on the Main Stage at Hard Rock Calling, with the runners-up rockin’ out on the Second Stage.
Judges
- David Beiber
- James Montgomery
- Lizzie Borden
- Sue Brady — Mix 104.1
- Fast Freddy — Mix 104.1
- Gregg Daniels — Mix 104.1
- Jacyn — JADA
- April — JADA
- Elle — JADA
- Lauren — JADA
Battle of the Bands Final Round Judges
- Paul Geary
- Ernie Boch, Jr.
- Charlie Farren
- Ralph Jaccodine
- Gary Cherone
Hard Rock Rising 2013 Winners
- Hard Rock Rising 2013 Round 1: Gretchen and the Pickpockets
- Hard Rock Rising 2012 Round 2: Run Gazelle Run
- Hard Rock Rising 2013 Round 3: Jessica Prouty Band
- Hard Rock Rising 2013 Final Round Gretchen and the Pickpockets
