We are delighted to announce that we are launching a second online battle of the bands competition for Irish music in association with Celtic Fusion Irish music festival to celebrate Irish American heritage and mark the launch of our two new Irish Ales across North America, St Patrick's Best Ale and Legbiter Ale.

The prize for this competition is a once in a lifetime opportunity to play in the Celtic Fusion Irish music Festival in Northern Ireland from 15th to 18th July 2010. Flights and five nights accommodation are also provided courtesy of Strangford Lough Brewing Company for the performing band members.

Video entries are currently being uploaded and you can vote for your favourite band to reach the final five on this page for one week from 15th March to Midnight EST on 22nd March 2010.

If you want to enter your band in the competition

1. Download and read the competition rules and frequently asked questions here

2. Send a link to your video or email it via http://www.transferbigfiles.com or another file transfer service

3. Download and distribute the competition poster to get more votes for your band

4. Submit a second video if you reach the final 5

See the bands entered in this competition


How to vote for your favourite band in the competition

Visit this page between 15th March and 22nd March 2010 to fill out the voting form and place your vote once for your favourite band. Then tell your friends to vote for your band aswell to give them the best possible chance of winning the competition.