Round One
Online Entry Review
Every eligible submission will be reviewed and scored by our team.
Entries will be evaluated on originality, musical talent, commitment to the act, stage presence and, of course, BIZARRENESS.
The 12 highest-scoring acts will earn an invitation to compete live in Las Vegas for the title of World's Best Bizarre Band.
ONCE THE LIVE FINALS BEGIN, IT'S A WHOLE NEW COMPETITION.
The 12 finalists will be judged on their live performances by our five-person Finals judging panel.
How It Works
Submit Your Entry
Bands submit their video entry during the official registration period.
Entry Review
Every eligible submission is reviewed and scored by the same Entry Review Panel.
Top 12 Announced
The 12 highest-scoring acts earn an invitation to compete at the Live Finals in Las Vegas.
Live Finals
The Top 12 take the stage in Las Vegas and perform before our five-person Finals judging panel for the title of World's Best Bizarre Band.
The Live Finals
A Seriously Legitimate Judging Panel
Our five-person Finals judging panel will feature accomplished musicians, performers, and respected music-industry professionals who know talent, originality, stage presence — and spectacular weirdness.
Who's Judging the Finals?
We're not telling you yet.
Judge announcements begin this fall.
What They'll Be Looking For
This isn't just about being strange.
Our judges will be looking for bands that combine originality, musical ability, stage presence, commitment to the act — and the kind of bizarre you can't look away from.
Being weird gets their attention. Being great gets you the title.
Think You're Bizarre Enough?
We'll bring the judges. You bring the weird.
Registration closes January 17, 2027.
Register Your Band