Battle of the Tech Bands
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| Battle of the Tech Bands | |
|---|---|
 Logo for the event (above). | |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Charity music event |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location | Australia |
| Inaugurated | 2022 |
| Participants | Technology company employee bands |
| Website | www |
Battle of the Tech Bands is an Australian charity music event featuring bands formed by employees of technology companies. Established in 2022, the event has been held in Brisbane and Sydney, with proceeds supporting the disability charity Youngcare.[1]
The event received national media attention in 2025 following criticism from musicians and industry groups over the involvement of large technology companies amid debates about artificial intelligence and copyright.[2]
The first Battle of the Tech Bands was held in 2022 at Black Bear Lodge in Brisbane.[3] The inaugural event featured bands made up of employees from several Brisbane-based technology companies and was organised as a community charity fundraiser.
Subsequent editions were held annually in Brisbane, including events at The Triffid.[1]
In 2025, the competition also expanded to Sydney, with the Sydney edition held on 23 October at the Factory Theatre in Marrickville.[4][5]
Format
Battle of the Tech Bands follows a battle of the bands format, with each band representing a technology company. Performers are employees rather than professional musicians, and performances typically consist of cover versions of well-known songs. Ticket sales and donations are directed to charity.[1]