Music is Art (MiA) is a not for profit organization that works to promote music of all genres for all ages. Founded by Goo Goo Dolls bassist Robby Takac in 2004, MiA holds numerous events to educate people and encourage appreciation of music.  

This March, high school bands are encouraged to apply to participate in the MiA Battle of the Bands. Applications for bands of every genre are accepted, but only six bands will be selected. For the third year in a row, bands will compete during the Scotty Bowman Cup games at HSBC Arena on March 29^th. Selected bands play before the games and in between periods, with the performances shown on HD screens.   

Bands can submit either an mp3 or direct link to one song to info@musicisart.org up until 5 PM on March 18^th. According to the Battle of the Bands rules, any school in Erie. Niagara, or Chautauqua Counties can compete, on the condition that at least 75% of a prospective band attends the high school they represent.  In addition, one teacher must act as a sponsor for each band, taking responsibility before, after and during the competition.

The winning band will earn a performance slot at the Music is Art Festival, which will be held on September 11^th, 2010. In past years, winners have also received recording time at Takac's studio GCR Audio, professional photo shoots and more.

According to MiA Executive Director Tod Kniazuk, MiA does not use one specific set of guidelines in picking the top six schools. Every genre of music is accepted and seriously considered. The 2008 winner, Inlite, is a rock/indie band from Grand Island High School. And in 2009, the ska/pop punk/rock band Abominable Killer Snowmen, was voted the winner.