Bulgasal metal fest, Death, Black, Doom, Thrash Metal, Västerås

Contest 

Application

Welcome!
We're thrilled that your band wants to compete for:

  • 1 slot to perform at the festival on July 25, 2025,
  • 1 slot to perform at the Kick-Off on April 26, 2025,

How the competition works:

  1. Bands will have 48 hours to submit their application to participate in the competition.
  2. Team Bulgasal will review all submissions and select 12 bands to move forward.

Voting:

Voting will be done via an online form, and we’ll share the voting link on our platforms. Bands are encouraged to share this link with their fans to gather votes.

Requirements:

  • Bands must be based in the Nordics.
  • And are in the genre: Black, Death, Doom, Thrash Metal.

If your band is selected to proceed, our team will notify your designated contact person. The competing bands will then be showcased on our channels—see dates below.

It’s time to rally your fans!

The power to decide rests entirely with the fans; Team Bulgasal will not vote in this competition. Make sure your fans show up and support you!

Key Dates:

  • December 20–22:
    Contest application period (48 hours).
  • December 27–29:
    Voting period (48 hours).

  • January 3, 2025: Winners announced!

Important Notice!

If your band is already booked for either the Kick-Off or the Festival, you cannot participate in this competition.

Prizes for the Winners


  • 1a place: Opening slot at the festival – Includes a travel allowance of 1,500 SEK.
  • 2a place: Opening slot at the Kick-Off – Includes a travel allowance of 1,500 SEK.


Additional Benefits:

  • Meals and beverages are included for all winning bands.
  • Accommodation will be provided for bands traveling from locations more than 1 hour and 30 minutes away from Västerås.

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