Battle of The Bands Returns: Bigger, Bolder, and by the Beach

The stage is set for a clash of musical talents at Barasti, one of Dubai's best live music bars, with participating bands from across the UAE invited to submit their best performances by 12 August. When the calendar hits 15 August, Battle of The Bands Dubai will kick off with weekly heats every Thursday, leading to the grand final on the 12 September. So whether you're a performer or a fan of live music bars in Dubai, this event is not to be missed!


A black-and-white photo of a musician playing an electric guitar, captured mid-performance. The guitarist's long hair and denim jacket add to the rock and roll atmosphere of the scene.
Chord for chord and note against note, the UAE’s best bands are coming to rock the city!

Don’t Miss a Single Note of the Action!

Join the fun at Jack Daniel’s Battle of The Bands at Barasti and witness history in the making. Now for all the musicians looking to compete, we’ve got all the key details right here:


All bands must submit a short clip of their best performance to barasti.botb@marriott.com with the subject line: BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2024 by 12 August for a chance to be shortlisted. Starting on 15 August, each competition heat will take place every Thursday from 8pm onwards on the following dates at Barasti Beach Bar Dubai:


● Heat 1: Thursday, 15 August

● Heat 2: Thursday, 22 August

● Heat 3: Thursday, 29 August

● Heat 4: Thursday, 5 September

● Grand Final: Thursday, 12 September


What’s up for grabs? An all-expenses-paid trip to the USA, including a visit to the legendary Jack Daniel’s distillery and studio time in Nashville! For more details about the competition, click here. So gear up and get ready to witness the best of the best in this musical clash of epic proportions! Follow @makeitcountuae & @barastibeach for all the latest updates. T&C apply. 


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