Battle of the Bands!

KIIM-FM and Desert Diamond Casino are turning up the volume with The Battle of the Bands!

We’re looking for Arizona’s hottest local country bands to take the stage and compete for first place!

The winning band will walk away with:

• $1,500
• Opportunity to open the Official Rodeo Concert at Desert Diamond Casino’s Diamond Center in February 2026
• Opportunity to open the 2026 Conquistadores Concert at Rillito Park in March 2026

If chosen as one of the nine (9) finalists, you must be available to perform on the schedule below. 

Think your band has what it takes? Fill out the form at the bottom of this page!

Battle of the Bands – Schedule

• Online Submission Period: November 3 – December 14
• Selection Period/Contact Finalists: December 15 -19
• Event Dates (@ Desert Diamond Casino’s Diamond Center) 
  • Semi-Finalist Event: January 15, 2026 (Doors: 7:00pm, Show: 7:30pm – 10:00pm)
  • Semi-Finalist Event: January 29, 2026 (Doors: 7:00pm, Show: 7:30pm – 10:00pm)
  • Semi-Finalist Event: February 5, 2026 (Doors: 7:00pm, Show: 7:30pm – 10:00pm)
  • Finalist Event: February 19, 2026 (Doors: 7:00pm, Show: 7:30pm – 10:00pm)

There will be three (3) Semi-Final Events, the dates of which are listed above. Station, in its sole discretion, will separate the nine (9) Semi-Finalists into three (3) groups of three (3). Each group of three (3) will perform at one (1) of the Semi-Finalist Events, as scheduled by Station in its sole discretion. Semi-Finalists do not get to pick the date they will perform. Semi-Finalists must remain present for the entire duration of the Semi-Final Event to be eligible to be a Finalist.

Official Rules – Battle of the Bands DDC – KIIM – 2025

Sponsored By Desert Diamond Casino