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Metallica challenges marching bands at all levels to craft the most exciting, unique, and impressive performances of Metallica’s music.
Bands who enter the competition will have access to a library of marching band charts for Metallica songs, provided by Hal Leonard via sheetmusicdirect.com. The bands with the best performances will win musical equipment for their school program, furnished by Metallica and our sponsors.
Lean more visit: www.metallicamarchingband.com
16 prizes awarded across 6 categories
COLLEGIATE DIVISION 1
| 1st Place | $50,000IN PRIZING |
| 2nd Place | $25,000IN PRIZING |
| 3rd Place | $10,000IN PRIZING |
2
COLLEGIATE DIVISION 2, 3
| 1st Place | $40,000IN PRIZING |
| 2nd Place | $20,000IN PRIZING |
| 3rd Place | $10,000IN PRIZING |
3
LARGE HIGH SCHOOL
125+ band members
| 1st Place | $20,000IN PRIZING |
| 2nd Place | $10,000IN PRIZING |
| 3rd Place | $5,000IN PRIZING |
4
MEDIUM HIGH SCHOOL
75-124 band members
| 1st Place | $20,000IN PRIZING |
| 2nd Place | $10,000IN PRIZING |
| 3rd Place | $5,000IN PRIZING |
5
SMALL HIGH SCHOOL
< 75 band members
| 1st Place | $20,000IN PRIZING |
| 2nd Place | $10,000IN PRIZING |
| 3rd Place | $5,000IN PRIZING |
6
OVERALL FAN FAVORITE
1st place only
$10,000
IN PRIZING
Video submissions due by November 29, 2024
Fan Voting period is December 1-31, 2024
Winners will be announced the week of January 13, 2025
High School and Collegiate winners will be narrowed down to five finalists by professional judges. Metallica will select the final prize winners in each category. Fan Favorite winner will be the result of fan voting. Bands may sign up to participate in the Showcase category if they do not wish to compete for the prizes. Those videos will be featured on the contest page but will not be voted on by judges or fans.
