DRUM BEAT ROCKERS

GRAND FINALS PRIZE:

$25,000 Cash, and a Custom Drum Kit with a Complete Set of Cymbals

Endorsement Deals for your Drum Kit, Cymbals, Drumheads, & Sticks

A Roland TD-20SX Electronic Kit & PM30

A $500 Converse Gift Card

A Monster Energy Drink Endorsement Deal

A Feature in Modern Drummer Magazine

2011 NAMM VIP Experience

Drummers, Guitar Center's Drum-Off, the search for the top undiscovered drummer in the country, is back! Think you have what it takes? Do you have the skills, style and substance to be crowned the 2010 Guitar Center Drum-Off Champion? Here's what you need to know to get started.

Sign-ups for Drum-Off start August 1 and run until each of the 30 contestant spots per store are filled. You must be 16 years or older and a lawful, permanent resident of any of the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States to compete in this year's competition. 214 Guitar Center stores across the U.S. will be holding competitions this year. See the complete list of participating stores online at www.guitarcenter.com/drumoff. You must sign up with a drum department sales associate at your local GC store. No phone or Internet sign-ups are available. You'll sign up for one (1) of the three (3) weeks of preliminary competitions.

COMPETITION DATES:

• Store Prelims: September 23rd, September 30th, October 7th
• Store finals: October 14th
• District finals: November 4th
• Regional finals: December 2nd
• Grand Finals: January 2011

Here are some basic details you'll need to remember:

Each contestant will perform on a 5-piece drum kit complete with hardware, cymbals, cowbell and throne. THE ONLY PERSONAL PIECES OF GEAR A CONTESTANT MAY USE ARE DRUMSTICKS, BASS PEDAL, DRUM THRONE AND SNARE DRUM. Yes, you're allowed to play on your own snare drum, but leave your toms and cymbals at home.

Each contestant will receive five (5) minutes to set-up and three (3) minutes to perform. If you make it to the regional competition you'll receive five (5) minutes to rock. Until then, focus on nailing you're three (3) minute performance.

A random drawing determining the order in which contestants compete will be held 30 minutes prior to the start of the competition. If you are not present 30 minutes prior to the start of the competition, you will be disqualified. Do not be late. Make sure to confirm all details with your local Guitar Center representative.

Now, that you've got the scoop, tighten up your skills, lock down some solid grooves and get yourself ready to be recognized for your talent