After going virtual last time out, Gotham's Annual Battle of the Band® presented by Jason Greenberg of Phoenix Public Adjusters Group, Inc. goes live once more, Sunday May 19, 3:00 to 6: 00 p.m. at Groove, 125 Macdougal Street, (Greenwich Village) New York, NY 10012.

Winners will be selected by a panel of judges selected by the Gotham Battle of the Bands® organizing committee.  

An Eligible “band” requires at least two (2) people playing instruments the band can be any size. Actual performance must include at least one original song. Fill out and the online application here.Interested bands must return their Application no later than April 26, 2024. Gotham waives the $50 application fee for full time high school or college students.

Qualifying bands will compete for three prizes:

First Prize: $2000 PLUS an appearance at Café Wha?

Second prize : $1000

Third: $500.

Gotham currently offers opportunities to sponsor the wonderful showcase in the heart of Greenwich Village.

As mentioned above Jason Greenberg (Phoenix Public Adjusters Group, Inc.) as "lead Sponsor” is once again Presenting the Gotham Battle of the Bands®.

Returning Sponsors include:

Jazz ($250):

5th Street Advisors (Cesar Manent & Maury Cabral)

Gotham co-Founders Nancy Schess & Fred Klein (Tarter Krinsky), 

Hip Hop  ($150) 

Tom Gallin (Gallin & Son, Inc.)

Mike Steger (Law Offices of Michael D. Steger, PC)

Rap ($100) 

Mike Jakob (Carriage Trade Insurance)

Please see the full list of open sponsor opportunities below:

$1,000 Rock and Roll sponsor: inside front page of program journal (Full page is 5x8”).

$500 Funk Sponsor: inside back page or right centerfold full page in program journal (Full page is 5x8”).

$250 Jazz Sponsor: full page in program journal  (Full page is 5x8”).

$150 Hip Hop Sponsor: half (1/2) page in program journal (1/2 page is 5x4”).

$100 Rap Sponsor: Quarter (1/4) page or Business card in  program journal (1/4 page is 2.5x4”).

You can also review BOTB sponsorship brochure here.

If you wish to purchase tickets or apply a band, go here.

If you have any questions about becoming a sponsor please reach out to this commentator.

Expect our Executive Producer Norm Spizz to organize one stellar concert.