SHOWCASING TELFORD’S BEST ORIGINAL BANDS

The Search for the Next Big Thing

Albert’s Shed Battle of the Bands is our search for the best original live acts from across the region.

During three live heats and a Grand Final, selected artists will perform in front of audiences and judges for the chance to win fantastic prizes, industry exposure and future performance opportunities.

Applications closed at midnight on 6th September 2026 but keep a lookout for Battle of the Bands Shrewsbury coming early 2027.

HEAT ONE

3 October 2026

HEAT ONE

Supersonic Fuzz Gun
Anchorites
SCARAB
Notion Of Fortune
VIEW HEAT

HEAT TWO

10 October 2026

HEAT TWO

Final Oath
Acübatz
Nothing In Return
Birthrite
VIEW HEAT

HEAT THREE

17 October 2026

HEAT THREE

This Fallen City
Indelible Creatures
Lynus
Straze
VIEW HEAT

FINAL

6 November 2026

FINAL

Heat One Winner
Heat Two Winner
Heat Three Winner
VIEW FINAL

How it Works

What's happening?

Find out everything about how the competition works, from the application process to the three live heats and the Grand Final
Learn More

Prizes

What do I get?

Amazing prizes, industry exposure and performance opportunities are up for grabs for the winners
View the Prizes

Questions?

Frequently Asked.

All the common questions answered, plus any other info you'll need to take part
View FAQs

Your Vote Counts!

Each heat and the Grand Final are decided by a combination of live audience votes and online votes

Live Vote

1 vote = 5 points

Online Vote

1 vote = 1 point

Every vote helps decide who goes through!

The deadline for applications is midnight on 6th September 2026

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