The Lockn’ Festival and Flat 5 Productions are teaming up for Rockn’ to Lockn’, the festival’s official “battle of the bands.” Bands that are accepted into the competition will perform at one of four showcases, and a finalist will be chosen each night. The finalists will then compete at a final showcase at The RVA Theater in Richmond, VA on Saturday, August 9.

The winner will get a spot on the Lockn’ Festival lineup, as well an “On The Rise” ad in Relix. They will win a $1,000 cash prize and an interview/on-air performance on WNRN. The runner up will receive a $500 cash prize and a ticket to Lockn’ for the band and a guest.

Bands must be based in Virginia in order to enter Rockn’ to Lockn’. More information on the contest can be found here.