Nine local bands to compete for spot at Lovin' Life Music Fest 2025

If you go: Bands will play a 30-minute set before a panel of judges who'll select a winner at each event.

• The three winners will get to play at the fest.
• Battle of The Bands events are free, open to the public and will start at 6:30pm. Here's who's playing and when:

Thursday, March 20 at Brickyard.

• Willingdon, Too Hot for Leather and Council Ring.

Friday, March 28 at The Music Yard.

• High June, Low Groves and Family Video.

Thursday, April 3 at Gin Mill.

• Secret Formula Band, Bella Peadon and a third band that's TBD.

Yes, and: In addition to playing at the festival, each winning band will receive three-day VIP passes.

The big picture: Lovin' Life 2025, in Uptown's First Ward Park, will feature more than 50 artists, including headliners Pitbull, Gwen Stefani, Dave Matthews Band and Benson Boone across three stages.

• This is the festival's second year, after selling out its inaugural year last May.

What's next: Early bird single-day tickets go on sale Friday, March 14.

• Three-day festival tickets are on sale now.