Bon Jovi Announces Opening Act Contest For 'This House Is Not For Sale' Tour

Bon Jovi

JON BON JOVI announced TODAY on FACEBOOK LIVE an opening act contest that allows bands to upload an audition for the chance to open an arena date on the band’s upcoming 2017 "This House Is Not For Sale" tour.

It is the third time in recent years that the GRAMMY-winning band has invited local and regional artists to share the stage (2006’s "Have A Nice Day" tour and 2010’s "The Circle" tour). Those chosen will demonstrate that they have the sound, style, and substance to open an arena show.  A different artist or band will open for BON JOVI on each one of the LIVE NATION-promoted concerts. 

Commented JON BON JOVI: "Every great band starts small and builds their rep one show at a time. That's the opportunity we were given and now we want to pay it forward. If you're ready for the arena stage, submit your audition tapes and join us in playing for the best audiences in rock music." 

Bands will upload audition videos beginning now at www.bonjovi.com/2017-opening-act-contest/ or the BON JOVI and LIVE NATION FACEBOOK pages. Submissions will be displayed in a live gallery for viewing and sharing.  LIVE NATION will choose 10 finalists, and BON JOVI management will select the opening act contest winner for each tour date. All musicians who are selected as tour openers will be featured across Live Nation and Bon Jovi’s Facebook pages. For rules, go here.

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