After a band or a solo musician wins a huge competition like, “Battle of the Bands” or some other contest, it really bothers me, that after their huge win, they continuously act like it’s the biggest thing that ever happened in their life & career. I mean, really? I don’t mean to disrespect bands and not trying to, just being a little honest and expressing my opinion. I have every right to, as well. I’m also sure, many of you out there would actually agree with me on this one.
After a band wins a huge competition or contest, they’ll go on and on and on about it. Talking about it non stop in interviews and with other people. Congratulations on your win, but that doesn’t mean you’re the biggest band in the world. Sure, winning a battle of the bands or some other competition will definitely help give you a little more exposure, but don’t expect that will help give your band a break through in the music industry. You still have a long ways to go and tons more work to do before thinking about trying to make it in the music business.
When I get my own band going, someday, I’m not going to have anything to do with this stuff. I’m never going to have anything to do with Battle of the Bands or any of the stupid competitions on the radio or whatever. I will also not have anything to do with pay to play schemes.
To me, winning these competitions would mean very “little” to me. I might be a little excited, but I’m not going to be all over it like a person winning the lottery. The only thing that would matter to me the most, is playing the music for the people. That’s more rewarding than anything else. All these silly awards and competitions, it’s not the Grammy’s or American Idol, folks. They need to get over themselves, no offense. It makes them a bit egotistical, the more they go on about this stuff.
This post isn’t aimed at any band in particular, I’m just expressing my feelings on this stuff. I wish some bands would quit being an opportunist and focus on the music. Bands do what they want to do, sure, but they must do things carefully and responsibly, so they don’t get screwed in their career, sometime down the road.
Kev
K'Brocking 
I would do a Battle of the Bands if the prize was something like a LOT of free studio time. But even if I won, I wouldn’t have an ego trip for the rest of my life about it.
Right on, Steve. That’s the whole point I was trying to make in this post! 🙂 I’ve said it in this blog post too! If I won something big out of a Battle of the Bands or some other competition, I maybe a little excited, sure, but I won’t go crazy about it for days.
Kev