Format of The Rumble
The Rumble in its current form begins in April with a week of preliminary rounds of 24 total bands, as selected by Anngelle Wood. The prelims take place on Sunday through Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday, with Wednesday as a traditional "Day of Rest." Each night, four bands play a 30-minute set and are judged by a rotating selection of representatives from the Boston music industry. A winner is announced at the end of the night.
Each night's winner moves on to the semi-finals the following weekend, with two wildcard bands rounding out the top 8. The two semi-final winners are joined by one wildcard band for the final round the week after that. A special guest, often a national touring band or a previous Rumble winner, headlines the finals while the judges come to their final decision.
Prizes include cash, studio time, legal services, album production, bragging rights, and more.
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