Battle of the Bands Tour 2025: SLO

Get ready for a road trip across California with the Battle of the Bands Tour, a platform born to amplify local scenes across the state.

Annually, Shabang Music Productions opens its Artist Performance Application for the Shabang Live Music & Arts Festival, lighting up San Luis Obispo, CA on May 2nd & 3rd, 2025. After sifting through hundreds of impressive submissions, the desire to spotlight more California-based talent led us to team up with Free The Youth, birthing the Battle of the Bands Tour! 

Five standout bands, carefully chosen from Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and San Luis Obispo will ignite the stage, competing for a chance to claim $1,000 and a coveted performance slot at Shabang 2025. The ultimate decision rests in the hands of both the crowd's fervor and a panel of judges!

Be part of the excitement that defines the beating heart of California's music scene.

SANTA BARBARA...February 27th

• The Sweeps
• Big Hungry 
• Birchwood
• Dislocated 
• Pretty Cheeky

LOS ANGELES… March 9th

• Acolyte 
• Bed Sweater
• Chatterton
• The Hayds 
• Willowwake

SAN LUIS OBISPO... April 4th

• Avalynn
• Big Sierra 
• Toad
• Skipping Breakfast
• Tiny Plastic Everything