The 2025 Blues Challenge will feature the area's best blues bands and solo/duo acts competing for cash prizes and a chance to represent Western Pennsylvania at the 2026 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN!

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We are currently accepting application for up to 10 acts:  5 bands and 5 solo/duo acts.  This is subject to change depending on response.  Please submit your application as soon as possible, as spots may fill up quickly!

 

The application fee for each act is $50.  Please fill out the form below and submit, then follow the "pay now" link below to our secure site for payment of the application fee.  Your application isn't considered complete until payment is completed.  

 

For more information and details about the competition, please click the link below.  This link also includes information and a mailing address if you wish to submit your application and payment via mail.  Please note that your application isn't considerd complete until we receive your payment. 

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DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FEBRUARY 28, 2025.

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ALL 10 SPOTS ARE FILLED.  IF  YOU WISH TO BE ON THE WAITING LIST, PLEASE SUBMIT THE APPLICATION BELOW AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF THERE IS A CANCELLATION.

 

​Prizes are as follows:

• $1000 for best band

• $500 for best solo/duo

• Jim Weber memorial best guitarist award ($100)

• Additional prizes for recording time in local studios to be announced soon