Operation: Battle of the Bands, Fundraiser to Benefit The G.I. Go Fund

Bands & Solo Artists Apply Now!!

*****Please Note We Have Extended The Band Submission Deadline To: Friday, April 30th!!!! *********

Operation: Battle of the Bands is a fundraiser to benefit The G.I. Go Fund, a non-profit organization that provides transition assistance to veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. They give support, recognition, and gratitude to all of our servicemen and women. Funds to benefit The G.I. Go Fund will be raised through ticket sales, band entry fees, sponsorships, and onsite donations.

A panel of V.I.P. judges will watch on as (8) bands compete for the number one spot! The 1st Place Band will walk away with a Cash Prize, a Radio Spot and a chance to Meet With A Professional Agent!

Final Band Entry Deadline: April 30, 2010

To enter, go to www.operationbattleofthebands.eventbrite.com to submit your demo, press kit and a $15 registration fee. If selected to participate in the BATTLE , a $35 participation fee will be additionally applied. These fees go directly to support The G.I. Go Fund!

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to play in one of NYC’s most exciting and intimate music venues. Bring your fans out to support you and support our returning troops at the same time!

Single Admittance Ticket-$30:

Buy your ticket online and save $5! Ticket gets you admittance to Operation: Battle Of The Bands and a wristband for open bar from 7-8PM at The National Underground, plus all night drink specials at the conclusion of the open bar!

Sponsorship Opportunities:

**Platinum Sponsor-$1,000**
Become a Platinum Sponsor! Sponsorship gets you 10 tickets to the event, VIP wristbands for open bar all night, logo/name on all collateral including social networks postings on Facebook, MySpace and event promotion websites, link to your website from event and G.I. Go website, inclusion in all press releases, premiere signage at the event, and 40 raffle tickets!

**Gold Sponsor-$500**
Become a Gold Sponsor! Sponsorship gets you 6 tickets to the event, logo/name on all collateral including social network postings on Facebook, MySpace and event promotion websites, link to your website from event and G.I. Go website, inclusion in all press releases, signage at the event, and 24 raffle tickets!

**Silver Sponsor-$150**
Become a Silver Sponsor! Sponsorship gets you 2 tickets to the event, your logo/name included on all collateral including social network postings on Facebook, MySpace, and other event promotion sites, and 8 raffle tickets!

For all ticket sales, band entry fees, sponsorships and onsite donations go to www.operationbattleofthebands.eventbrite.com

For any other questions contact Sarah Grasso with Maverick Events
p: (646) 867.2555 or sarah@mavevents.com