Battle of the Beats 2026: Lineup & Prize Pool Announced

October 22, 2026
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Guild Notice

Get ready for a huge night of live music as Battle of the Beats takes over Universal Bar on Tuesday 3 November!

As ECU’s local showcase event for the National Campus Music Competition, Battle of the Beats will bring together some of ECU’s most exciting emerging musicians for an evening of original music, friendly competition, and great live entertainment.

🎤 Meet the Lineup

This year’s artists are:

🎵 Bad Habit
🎵 Sofia Bandini
🎵 Lilac Hill
🎵 The Copper Plains
🎵 The Villas
🎵 Figgy Tuna

From singer-songwriters to full bands, audiences can expect a diverse lineup of original music and talented performers competing for some fantastic prizes.

🏆 What’s Up for Grabs?

🥇 Judges’ Choice Award

Thanks to the generous support of Aerial Recording, the winning act will receive a professional recording package valued at approximately $1,000, including:

✅ A full-day recording session for one original song
✅ Professional mixing and mastering
✅ A finished, release-ready track

The winning act will also receive a Red Bull Prize Pack.

🥈 Runners-Up

The two runners-up, as selected by the judging panel, will each receive:

🍹 A $100 Universal Bar Voucher

🎉 People’s Choice Award

Think your favourite act deserves the spotlight?

The performer receiving the most audience votes on the night will take home the People’s Choice Award, along with a $500 ECU Student Guild Music Development Grant to support their musical journey.

Want your favourite act to win? Bring your friends, family and supporters along and cast your vote on the night!