This is a ruleset for the Rock Band Tournament at Hazelwood Central.  Please read in detail …

Tournament Rules

• This tournament will be played on the Xbox 360 version of Rock Band.
• Each band is comprised of as many members as they want and may play at any difficulty they desire.
• Bands are allowed to have a band member sing and play an instrument at the same time.
• There will a qualifying round, consisting of three songs selected by each band
  • Score will consist of the total of the two highest song scores
• After all bands are ranked, the top 5 teams will move to the final playoff
• Finals:
  • Each band picks two songs.
  • Final score will be taken from three things:
    • Total Raw Score
    • Audience Participation
    • Stage Presentation
• NOTE: Bands cannot choose the same song twice throughout the tournament.
• ALSO NOTE: The majority of downloadable content will be available.

Instrument Regulations

• Guitarists/Bassists
  • All guitarists/bassists may bring their own guitars.
  • Any Xbox360 guitar is allowed: Xplorer, Les Paul, Fender.
  • Modded guitars are NOT allowed. NO homemade star power buttons/pedals.
• Vocalists
  • All vocalists may bring their own microphones and controllers.
  • Mic stands are allowed.
• Drummers
  • Working drum kits will be provided by tournament staff.
  • You are welcome, and encouraged, to bring your own kit.
  • “Defect Correcting” drum mods are allowed. (i.e.: sock mod, gum rubber, tape, penny mod, etc.)
  • All drummers may bring their own Bass Pedal and Drumsticks.
  • Limited bass pedal mods are allowed:
  • Reinforced RB Pedals are allowed. (i.e. “MegaPedal”)
  • Reed Relay driven bass pedals are allowed. (i.e. “Lazy Man’s Mod”)
  • Practice pad with piezo sensor are allowed. (Only for SINGLE bass pedal.)
  • DOUBLE BASS MODS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

Prizes:

We will have prizes for the winning band as well as door prizes throughout the event.
Stay tuned for specifics on prizes.