BANDS THAT ARE SIGNED UP FOR THE MARCH 13 & 27TH BATTLES, PLEASE CLICK ON THE "BATTLE RULES" BUTTON ON THE LEFT FOR DETAILS REGARDING ARRIVAL TIME, SET UP, RULES, ETC...THERE HAVE BEEN A FEW CHANGES DUE TO VENUE ISSUES. THE APRIL 10TH MURFREESBORO VENUE IS BEING MOVED TO APRIL 24TH DUE TO A SPECIAL SATURDAY EASTER SERVICE . THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.

The Battle For Christ

WelcomeWould you or your band like to perform at this venue with Decyfer Down? Would you like to perform at JFEST or Ichthus 2010? Would you like someone to help you take the next professional step toward your dream of performing Christian music? If your answers are yes, you are in the right place! Take a look at the information on this website then sign up for the Battle for Christ. Through this program you will be provided a chance at all these fantastic opportunities. Do NOT wait to sign up. There are only 48 spots available and over 20 are already gone!Page 1Purchase your tickets NOW for the Christian Rock Battle for Christ Finals with Decyfer Down in Concert, May 15, 2010, Clevlend, TN. Click here to purchase tickets!Page 2Join the Blue City Band and the Contemporary Christian Battle for Christ Semi Finals at JFEST 2010, June 5 & 6th. Check on the J103 logo to find out more!Page 3 Four bands from the Battle for Christ Semi-Finals will move on to the Ascenxion Scout Showcase at Ichthus. Make plans to join us at one of the nation's most inspiring festivals.Page 1Page 2Page 3Page 4Welcome to the Battle For Christ website. The Battle for Christ is a program in which bands that perform in the genres of Contemporary Christian and Christian Rock compete for for awards, festival performances, and ultimately a recording contract. Though we strive to support the ministries of each band, it is our mission to share the message of Jesus Christ to our youth through the power of music. By providing venues throughout the state, the battles, and concerts, it is our hope that youth groups will become involved in these events, inviting friends from school that do not attend church. Through testimony and heartfelt lyrics, we stive to lead young souls to Christ. We are proud to announce partnerships with Chattanooga Christian Radion Station J-103, J-Fest, and Ichthus for this year's Battle for Christ. Signing up as one of the 42 bands will provide the following opportunities:Perform at J-Fest 2010, June 5 & 6, 2010 Perform at the Ichthus Festival, Wilmore, KY, June 17 - 19, 2010 among top label artists Perform at the Ichthus Ascenxion Scout Showcase in front of 3 record label executives The overall winner will move on to a September battle hosted by the Christian Festival Association and Word Records for a shot at a recording contract with Word Record Label in Nashville The overall winner BFC winner will receive an Artist Develpment Deal to include a full album, photo shoots, promotion, and tour with a major label Christian band in 2011.Bands singed up for the March 13th & 27th battles may click on the "Battle Rules" button to the left for information and rules regarding arrival, setup, etc.Battle ScheduleBattle Schedule:January 16 Athens, TNFebruary 20 Atlanta, GAMarch 13 Athens, TN(Top Contemporary Christian band from each will move on to June 5th Semi-Final atJ -FEST(Top Christian Rock band from each will move on to the April 24th in Cleveland, TN)March 27 Chattanooga, TN April 3 Murfreesboro, TNApril 10 - Chattanooga, TN(Top Contemporary Christian band from each will move on to J une 5th Semi-Final at J -FEST(Top Christian Rock band from each will move on to theApril 24th in Cleveland, TN)Semi-FinalsJune 5 Chattanooga, TN (Contemporary Christian) at JFEST sponsored by J103May 15, Cleveland, TN at Lee University (Christian Rock)(Top 2 bands from each will move on to the Ascenxion Scout Showcase at Ichthus)June 17 Ichthus (See Awards Page)

Click Here to See 2009 Battle Slide Show

AwardsAwardsLegacy has partnered with Ichthus and J-103 to provide a stellar award package for the winners of the battle. In addition, Legacy will offer some awards of our own in an effort to assist in the development of artists/bands that excel in our battle. * 1st Place Christian Rock - Ascenxion Scout Showcase 2nd Place Christian Rock - Ascenxion Scout Showcase * 1st Place Contemporary Christian - Ascenxion Scout Showcase 2nd Place Contemporary Christian - Ascenxion Scount Showcase * The Christian Rock Semi-Finals on May 15th will be held in conjunction with Christian Rock Mega Band Decyfer Down* The Contemporary Christian Semi-Finals will be held at J-Fest 2010. * Overall Winner - Legacy Development Program: * Full Album Recording at Legacy Recording Studios * Professional Photo Shoot * A spot as opening band on the "Legacy Tour" in the fall of 2011. This band will open for a well known, signed Christian band on a 10 - 15 city tour. The 1st place winner of the Ascenxion Scout Showcase will move on to the Word Record Label Battle for a shot at a recording Contract.

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Judges

Judges for the battle wil vary throughout each state. We will utilize some of the same Judges as in 2009, but will also be adding new names to our list. Confirmed for this year's Judging to date:

1. Kevin Ward - Co-Owner of Vine Records & Award

Winning Producer/Engineer

2. Andrew Baker - Concert Promoter/Ichthus

3. Robbie Russell- Music Director & Musiciain

New Vision Baptist Church, Murfreesboro, TN

4. Willie Kitchens - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Member

Lead Singer of The Impressions

5. Various Staff of J-103 Staff

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Performance Information and Rules

MARCH 13TH -

Bands need to arrive at Athens Jr. High, 200 Keith Lane, Athens, TN by 11:00 a.m. All equipment needs to be unloaded by 11:30 a.m.

MARCH 27TH - Bands need to arrive at the Bethleham Center, 200 West 38th Street Chattanooga, TN 37410-1317 by 11:00 a.m.. All equipment needs to be unloaded by 11:30 a.m.

At 12:00 p.m., all NON BAND MEMBERS will be asked to exit the audiotorium for the briefing.

A "band briefing" will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. prior to the beginning of the event.

The admission fee is $5.00. Doors will open at 12:45 p.m.

Bands will bring three (3) sets of lyric sheets for each of the songs that will be performed. Please supply 3 sets of stapled or binded lyrics for the judges, in the order in which they will be performed. (The band will be penalized 10 points if the lyrics are not provided. Lyrics are required to have a Christian message.)

The performance will consist of a 30 minute set, starting at the time that band moves on to the stage. (Time management is important, Don't use 5 minutes of your time tuning).

There will be 3 judges at each event.

Areas of judging will include:

Preperation

Quality of Performance

Evidence of Practice

Stage Look & interaction with crowd

All drummers will use the same drum set supplied by Legacy Productions. The set will consist of kick drum, High Hat, 2 toms, floor tom, rack, & two cymbal stands. Drummers will need to provide their own snare, snare stand, kick pedal, cymbals, & cymbal stands (if more than 2 are needed.)

Bands WILL RECEIVE judging comments via email after the conclusion of the event.

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Take a moment and sign up to be a member of the Battle For Christ family. Members will receive updates regarding the battle, concerts, tour dates, and receive special offers on merchandise & concert tickets.

Click on the button below to sign up now!

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The Battle For Christ encompasses a total of seven (7) competitions.

(6) Regional Entry Competitions

(2) Semi-Final Competitions

(1) Final Battle (At Ichthus)

Although different judges will be utilized in each of the locations the scoring criteria for the battle will be consistent throughout. The regional and semi-final competitions will utilize 3 judges. Each judge's score card will provide the opportunity for the band to gain 33.3 points.

The criteria used by the judges will include:

1. Preperation

2. Appearance

3. Interaction With The Crowd

4. Quality of Performance

The Final Battle will be conducted at Ichthus. Four bands from our battle will be combined with 6 bands from IL & OH for a total of 10 bands. Ichthus will provide three judges from three (3) different record labels; (Word Records, Go Tee Records & ?). These judges will determine the overall winner, who will move on to the Word Record battle conducted in Nashville in September.

C.R. SEMI FINALS

Christian Rock Semi-Finals

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C.C. SEMI FINALS

Contemporary Christian Semi-finals

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