Rockalypse is Montreal's top showcase for emerging rock bands.
It provides the opportunity to tour, play festivals, grow their fanbase, be seen by music industry professionals and win other amazing prizes that greatly benefit their career.
Sunday May 3rd, 2020
Cafe Campus, Montreal
Want to get involved by sponsoring Rockalypse 5 or providing prize support? Check out the info deck below for details.
1st PLACE
1 song produced, mixed, mastered at Truesonix Studio and distributed online
Logo, website and business card design by Culture Inspired
4 hours of music consulting with Golden Path Music
Album artwork design by
Silent Q Design
Los Cabos drumsticks
Total prize value:
$5,000
AND
Canadian Tour Dates 2020
(details coming soon)
2nd PLACE
6 hours of studio time at Truesonix Studio
2 hours of music consulting with Golden Path Music
Los Cabos Drumsticks
Total prize value:
$500
3Rd PLACE
4 hours of studio time at Truesonix Studio
1 hour of music consulting with Golden Path Music
Los Cabos Drumsticks
Total prize value:
$300
OTHER PRIZES
Producer's pick: 1 song produced, mixed, mastered at Truesonix Studio and distributed online
Total prize value:
$1200
Prized for the audience to be announced at a later time.
*Prizes are subject to change so come back to visit this page for updates.
What bands say
Rockalypse is literally the best event in Montreal. It has given us a lot of opportunities such as touring in Italy, playing in front of a big audience, working with an awesome crew, meeting new bands and people from the music industry.
- Francis, Third Place
Participating to Rockalypse is totally worth it, no matter what the outcome is. Our experience in Italy was just perfect, the food, iconic sites, people. The shows were exactly what we imagined them to be, great sound techs, great crowds. We had the time of our lives and we will never forget it.
- Adam, Starstruck Avenue
Kudos to the organizers and the sound technicians because the whole night went like clockwork and the overall quality of both the sound and visual presentation, considering the nine stylistically different bands, were amazing.
- Ben, Bucketlist Music Reviews
Eligibility
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All band members must be at least 18 years old and living in Canada
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Bands must be independent and not signed to a label
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Bands must be ready to perform across Canada
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Bands must have at least one high quality song and video available online
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We only accept original bands (no cover bands)
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Music genres accepted: rock, punk, metal
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Adding band members after registration is not permitted
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The band must be available to perform on Sunday May 3rd, 2020
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Prizes are subject to change and cannot be traded, sold or transferred
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If selected, bands cannot promote or play other shows in Montreal for a month prior to Rockalypse
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Bands must have a proven fan base of at least 30 people (ticket minimum)
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Bands understand that the judges panel selects the winners based on specific criteria (not based on ticket sales), and that their decision is final and cannot be contested
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All bands must use the backline provided and be able to play a 20 minute set of original material
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Tour travel costs are only covered in part.
Please note: The submission review process could take 3-5 weeks. We only accept applicants from this site. Selected bands will be invited to perform on Sunday May 3rd at Cafe Campus in front of industry judges, and the winners will be selected and announced the same night. The deadline to apply is Sunday March 15, 2020 at 11:59 PM EST. Based on the volume of submissions, this deadline is subject to change.
