Artist Submissions:

Submit your band between Friday January 20 and Monday January 23, follow the simple steps in the Submit Your Band tab (above) to enter your band. This is a band contest, open only to BANDS.  Sorry, no DJ’s.  You must have at least two band members that live in the state of Indiana. Must be 21 years of age or older to submit your band and be eligible for the grand prize.  Voters of all ages are welcome.

Voting:

Vote once per day, every day, and give your favorite local band the chance of a lifetime. The online voting period begins on Monday January 23th (8 AM EST) and concludes on Sunday January 29th (8PM EST). To vote, simply click on the blue "Vote" button next to your favorite band. Each e-mail address will be allotted one vote per day, so encourage your supporters to vote early and often! Users creating multiple email accounts or using unauthorized email accounts in order to "stuff' the ballots, will have those votes removed.  Share the link to your band's entry on Facebook and Twitter for extra votes. To vote, you need to sign in with your Do317 username or via Facebook connect. Don't have a username? Get one here.

The Decision:

On Sunday January 29th at 8 PM EST the Three Bands with the most votes will be automatically advanced to the final round.  All three finalists are winners, but only one band will win the Grand Prize. Rolling Stone will select one of the 3 final bands to perform at the Rolling Stone hosted Volkswagen Rock N Roll Tailgate Party Sunday Feb 5, opening for Jane’s Addiction and The Roots.   The winning band will be selected on or about Tuesday January 30, 2012.  The winning band will be notified via phone and email.

Real Time Voting Results:

Is your favorite band in first place? If not, maybe you should spread the word a little better. Share your contest link on Facebook/Twitter and encourage your fans, friends, and family members to vote often.

Anyone caught cheating by creating multiple accounts, using bots to vote or using pay per vote services will be disqualified or have their votes reset. So please, don’t waste your time or ours cheating. (All disqualifications based on the sole discretion of Do317 Media and Rolling Stone. Disqualification decisions are final) Voting is monitored daily!

By submitting your band to this contest you agree that you have read and understand the full list Rules and Regulations for this contest.

Still have a question? Email events@do317.com and we will get right back to you.

This contest is brought to you by Rolling Stone, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc, and Do317.com

One Grand Prize Winner 
+ Opening performance slot for Jane’s Addiction and The Roots at the Rolling Stone hosted Volkswagen Rock N Roll Tailgate Party February 5 at The Crane Bay (2 blocks from Lucas Oil Stadium). 
+ $500 Cash Money
+ Six (6) tickets to the event for your family and friends ($500 value each) 

One Runner-Up Winner 
+ Four (4) Tickets to the Rolling Stone Rock and Roll Tailgate Party for your band members 

One 3rd Place Winner 
+ Four (4) tickets to Rolling Stone Rock and Roll Tailgate Party for your band members