OUTband

OUTBAND

Every year a new UITlied is written that every UITloper will recognize for the rest of his/her student days. This song was written especially for the UIT theme and will be played several times during the UIT in addition to the UITband’s own repertoire. So this is the time for emerging bands to reach a large audience!

Are you and your band looking for a new OUT challenge? The UIT 2023 is looking for musicians who can play the stars from heaven. There are multiple opportunities for you to share your musical talent with a great group of up-and-coming students.

The UITband is writing the official UIT song 2023 (click here for the 2017, 2020 and 2022 songs). In addition, you will get multiple bookings during and prior to the UIT such as, for example, at the opening party, closing party, festival and summer party. Furthermore, we offer a reach of about 4,500 UITlopers, crew and mentors! Your song will also be played on UITradio throughout the week. So this is the time for emerging bands to reach a large audience!

What do you get in return?

  • For a week, you will be at the center of the UIT several times. Over 4,500 students will be exposed to your songs and performances! This of course creates enormous name recognition within Utrecht student life
  • A stipend for the entire week
  • VIP bands that allow you as a band access to all parties and activities
  • Consumption tokens for the week

Procedure

Each band submits a few songs from their repertoire to an expert panel of judges. The best bands get to participate in the official UITband & UITDJ contest. The format of this competition depends on the measures, but will take place in mid-June.

The UITband will eventually write the UIT song in consultation with the UIT board.

Terms of the UITlied:

  • Connecting to the target audience
  • Connecting to the theme of UIT 2023
  • Good to sing along
  • Swinging

Sign up

UITband applications are open send your repertoire or demo by May 2 to Communications Officer Olivia de Gans communicatie@utrechtseintorductietijd.nl or +31 6 288301266. This is also the place to go for all your questions!