Dickies is looking for eight of the best unsigned/independent bands in the country to compete in their inaugural Battle of the Bands. This monumental event will be held outdoors on Friday, March 20, 2009 at The Compound from 1-6pm in Austin, TX during SXSW. Submissions will be accepted via the Dickies Battle of the Bands website (http://www.dickiesupstart.com) or by mail.

To qualify to compete for the $10,000 grand prize, all submissions must include an entry form, a photo of the band, and a 60-second video clip of the band playing original material. Runners-up will also be rewarded handsomely with Dickies gear.

Entries will be subject to careful review by a select panel of celebrity judges in the music industry, and only 8 bands will be hand picked for the final competition.

Deadline for submissions is February 23, 2009 11:59pm EST. Bands chosen to compete will be announced March 2, 2009 on

This could be your chance to share the stage with other talented, emerging bands while fighting for the $10,000 prize. Send your submissions now!