BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Media Kit 2025
Event Overview
Battle of the Bands – Presented by Beatdapp returns for its second year — a high-energy, high-impact event merging Vancouver's tech and music communities for one unforgettable night.
Hosted by Dino Archie, the evening will showcase six dynamic bands across the city's indie, punk, rock, and experimental scenes — including cameos from 604 records and Beatdapp internal teams — a $5,000 crowd-voted grand prize will be anointed to the winning act.
Date: Wednesday, July 23
Time: Doors at 6:15 PM | Show at 7:00 PM
Venue: Hollywood Theatre, Vancouver
Tickets: $5 via ShowPass
Hosted by: Dino Archie
Charity: All proceeds beyond facility fee donated to MusiCares
What to Expect:
- 6 Bands taking the stage — including 2 opening acts from Beatdapp and 604 Records internal teams
- 500+ music fans and industry professionals
- Wrap up 11PM
Presented by: Beatdapp, in partnership with Boast, Smythe LLP, Parallel49, Who Cares Beverage company, 604 Records & more!
Lineup
Chief State is rain-drenched pop-punk from Vancouver. Fraser and Nik started the band online, they met through Craigslist while Fraser was living in Japan. They've released 2 EPs and an LP to date and are gearing up to release their sophomore album "Keep Your Friends Closer" later this year!
A group forging new tunes in the fires of experimental songwriting, Lunchtime has a seemingly inexhaustible stream of unique and exciting music. With very few songs sounding alike, this group can fit any slot, at any spot, and be warmly received. Lunchtime consists of Luc Torreggiani, Ruedi Mani, Michael Read, Derya Whaley-Kalaora, and Dawson Treadgold, a talented group of musicians from diverse backgrounds. With roots in rock but influences of prog, metal, punk, jazz, and pop, we bring a dynamic performance that will have you swaying, dancing, and moshing all at once.
SupperTime is an indie garage rock band from Vancouver, BC, Canada. Their roots belong to junior-high friends who, migrating between parents' garages, made funny sounds, pulling from a cosmic gumbo of musical influences: classic rock, punk, Indie and psychedelia. Music could be hilarious & surreal, too. Cruising a slightly psychedelic surfscape, the SupperTime sound blends fast & heady garage grooves with deceptively innocent vocals, often narrating humourous & absurd tales. They're a groovy mix of 90s alternative rock and the shimmery guitar pop of the last decade.
Hailing from Vancouver, BC, with members from around the world, Pinebarren blends a wide range of influences to craft a sound that's both nostalgic and modern—rooted in indie rock. The band formed in 2020 and released their debut album Past Time in 2023. 2024 proved to be a breakthrough year, with performances at major events like the Grey Cup Festival, Khatsahlano Festival, and MRG's "Elevate Music Showcase." The band also embarked on their first West Coast tour, with sold-out shows in Vancouver and Calgary. Pinebarren's follow-up EP, Arbutus, is set for release in 2025.
Beatdapp House Band
Yes, our tech team can shred too
604 Records Internal Band
A surprise set from the label's own
Audience votes determine the $5K prize winner.
Sponsors
Visual Assets
Includes:
- Hero graphic (horizontal + vertical)
- Square & portrait versions for social
- Animated teaser video
- Logos for Beatdapp + official sponsors
- Event poster (print-ready)
Let us know if you need alternate sizes or formats.
Photography From 2024
BOTB 2024 PICTURESHigh-resolution photos from last year's event available for editorial use.
Quotes
"This event started as a way to celebrate the hidden talents within our team, and it quickly evolved into a larger celebration of Vancouver's creative and tech communities. We're thrilled to bring everyone together for a night of music, innovation, networking and a little friendly competition."
— Andrew Batey & Morgan Hayduk, Co-CEO's at Beatdapp
Quick Links
Tickets:
showpass.com/beatdapps-battle-of-the-bands
Media inquiries:
niamh.macginty@beatdapp.com
Assets download:
BOTB MEDIA ASSETS 2025
Social:
@beatdapp on LinkedIn
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