13-03-2025
Nine local bands to compete for spot at Lovin' Life Music Fest 2025
Lovin' Life Music Fest is hosting a Battle of the Bands that'll give nine local bands the chance to perform on the local stage during the three-day music festival May 2-4 in Uptown.
What to expect: The competition will take place at three live music venues in Charlotte over the next few weeks, with three bands performing at each event.
If you go: Bands will play a 30-minute set before a panel of judges who'll select a winner at each event.
The three winners will get to play at the fest.
Battle of The Bands events are free, open to the public and will start at 6:30pm. Here's who's playing and when:
Thursday, March 20 at Brickyard.
Willingdon, Too Hot for Leather and Council Ring.
Friday, March 28 at The Music Yard.
High June, Low Groves and Family Video.
Thursday, April 3 at Gin Mill.
Secret Formula Band, Bella Peadon and a third band that's TBD.
Yes, and: In addition to playing at the festival, each winning band will receive three-day VIP passes.
The big picture: Lovin' Life 2025, in Uptown's First Ward Park, will feature more than 50 artists, including headliners Pitbull, Gwen Stefani, Dave Matthews Band and Benson Boone across three stages.
This is the festival's second year, after selling out its inaugural year last May.
What's next: Early bird single-day tickets go on sale Friday, March 14.
Three-day festival tickets are on sale now.
