To apply, submit a video of a recent performance, no longer than 4 minutes, by June 14, 2026.
Our selection committee will narrow it down to the top (4) bands to perform a 3-5 song set during our semi-finals, on July 11 at The Fox Den in Louisville, KY – all semi-finalists will be notified by June 22, 2026.
During the semi-finals, our judges will select two acts to make it to the finals on July 7, 2026 at The Fox Den in Louisville, KY where both finalists will perform a 30-45 minute set.
At the finals, our judges will award the Grand Prize, an opening slot at Bourbon & Beyond Festival. Plus, all participants will receive passes to the festival!
As a reminder, the competition kicks off with the semi-finals at the Fox Den in Louisville, KY, where our selection committee will narrow it down to the top two acts. From there, both finalists will compete for the Grand Prize on July 18, 2026. This is history in the making, folks! We’re so excited to hear from you!
Audition Process & Details:
- To apply, visit the Bourbon & Beyond Website, Facebook or IG pages for details.
- You will send in a video of a recent performance (studio or in front of a crowd), no longer than 4 minutes, by June 14, 2026
- Our selection committee will narrow it down to the top four bands to perform a 3-5 song set during our semi-finals, happening July 11, 2026, at the Fox Den in Louisville, KY – all semi-finalists will be notified by June 22, 2026
- During the semi-finals, our judges will select two acts to make it to the finals on July 18, 2026 at The Fox Den in Louisville, KY, where both finalists will perform a 30-45 minute set
- At the finals, our judges will award the Grand Prize, an opening slot at Bourbon & Beyond Plus, all participants will receive passes to the festival!