It will take place again on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Salzgittersee in Lebenstedt, the exact venue is still to be determined. Bands and solo artists have until April 30, 2025 to register to take part in the contest organized by the City of Salzgitter's Department of Culture.
Who can take part in the Salzig Bandcontest?
Interested bands or artists can apply to take part in the band contest. In addition to Salzgitter residents, musicians from neighboring communities such as Braunschweig, Wolfenbüttel, Peine, Goslar and Hildesheim can also take part in the "Salzig Band Contest". All styles of music are welcome - the only condition: The lyrics must be youth-free and must not glorify violence. Bands that have previously taken part in the contest or even won are also allowed to compete again.
How are the winners determined?
The audience and a jury will select the best band in the region from the five finalists.
What can you win?
The winning band will be allowed to record for five days in the city of Salzgitter's recording studio (value: 1,500 euros). The second and third place winners will receive vouchers for instruments and accessories worth 350 euros and 150 euros respectively.
If the average age of the winning band or solo winner is under 30, they will qualify for the semi-finals of the so-called "Local Heroes Competition" organized by LAG Rock in Hanover. All participants in this Lower Saxony competition will receive professional band coaching with singer and music school teacher Alina Ludwig as a special prize.
If the average age of the winning band or the solo winner is over 30, the best-placed participant who meets this requirement will qualify.
How can you take part?
You can register as a band or artist to take part in the contest on the website below. For further information, please call 05341 / 839-3416 or send an e-mail to kultur-veranstaltungenstadt.salzgitterde.
