Welcome to the FOBISIA Battle of the Bands 2025, hosted by Nexus International School Malaysia.

This site provides key details on all aspects of the event, so dive in, sign up, and we look forward to seeing you at the show!

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Check out last year's event!

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Battle of the Bands: official hotel!

Key Information  

email: spencer.d@nexus.edu.my


There are 2 Secondary events available for all FOBISIA Member schools:


The live competition will be held at Nexus International School Malaysia, and will follow this itinerary:

Thursday 16th January: Bands arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and check-in to Moxy Hotel. A welcome meal will take place at 19.30 for all performers and teachers. Key people involved in the event, such as judges and workshop leaders, will also be present. 

Friday 17th January: Bands will take part in a series of workshops and will also run sound-checks in the theatre through the day. Workshops focus on key band skills, instrumental and vocal skills, equipment skills, as well as industry knowledge sessions that include publishing, marketing and distribution, giving you all the knowledge needed to take control of your music career. 

Saturday 18th January: The LIVE finals. As per previous events, the KS3 category will take place between 09.00 to 13.00 and the KS4/5 category will take place from 14:00 to 18:00. 

Judges will feedback to the bands after each performance, and following the final band's performance, they will choose winners of the categories. Results will be announced immediately after this process, and prizes will be awarded on stage in front of the audience. 


The cost, per student, for the live event is RM650 (Ringgit Malaysia), and teachers are free. The cost does not include accommodation (see accommodation tab for our official hotels) or the transfer from the airport to the hotel upon arrival.  What is included is food whilst on site at Nexus International School, access to all workshops and mentors, and return travel to the airport for departure.  

Musical Futures International is proud to be sponsoring the FOBISIA Battle of The Bands 2025! We are glad to offer the winners of BOTB 2025 a one year 'Full Access' online resource subscription for their school, worth $499AUD! This will help your teachers to elevate the rock, pop and electronic music education of all students in your school.  

Timeline

Monday 26th August 2024 - Registration for video submission opens

Monday 14th October 2024 by 12 noon- Video auditions end - finalists to be announced shortly after 

Monday 30th November 2024 - Deposit payment due 

Monday 26th November 2024 - Master registration form due

Thursday 16th January 2025 - Bands arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Check-in to Moxy Hotel

Friday 17th January 2025 - Workshops and soundcheck

Saturday 18th January 2025 - The LIVE finals, with winners announced and prize ceremony