The Next Great American Band

The winning band secures a contract with 19 Recordings!

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Taking Musical Reality Shows To The Next Level

From hair bands to hip-hop, classic rockers to country crooners, THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN BAND scoured the country seeking musical groups of all ages and styles, with hundreds of bands auditioning for a backstage pass to stardom.

From the auditions, the show's judges – The Goo Goo Dolls' Johnny Rzeznik, famed percussionist/singer Sheila E. and "Australian Idol"'s Ian "Dicko" Dickson – will narrow down the hopefuls to 10 semifinalist bands who will perform weekly in front of a live studio audience. The judges will have their say after each performance, but viewers will vote for their favorite bands to determine who stays in the competition. Voting begins immediately after each show, and the results will be announced, by host Dominic Bowden ("New Zealand Idol"), at the beginning of the following episode.

Each week, the bands will perform either original music or covers of varied styles. The range of genres will test their musical limits, and could also strike the wrong chord in their personal and professional relationships.

The season finale brings the ultimate battle of the bands, with the last three groups competing to secure a contract with 19 Recordings and the title of "Next Great American Band."

THE NEXT GREAT AMERICAN BAND is produced by 19 Entertainment and FremantleMedia North America. Simon Fuller (19 Entertainment), Nigel Lythgoe (19 Entertainment), Ken Warwick (FremantleMedia North America) and Cecile Frot-Coutaz (FremantleMedia North America) are executive producers. Charles Boyd is co-executive producer.