Event Dates
There are four regional competitions. All applications are reviewed with up to 15 bands selected to compete in each region. Three winners from each region compete in Madison at the state finals competition for the grand prize:
- Les Paul Launchpad Award
- Free studio recording time
- Summerfest appearance
- Yamaha instrument/equipment package for the school of the winning band
| 2012 Regional Competition Dates | Site | |
| Friday, March, 23, 2012 | Madison Area | Sun Prairie High School |
| Friday, March 30, 2012 | Green Bay Area | Chilton High School |
| Friday, April 20, 2012 | Eau Claire Area | Chippewa Falls High School |
| Friday, May 11, 2012 | Milwaukee Area | Wauwatosa East High School |
State Competition Date
Saturday, June 9, 2012Madison
The SETT- Union South – (UW-Madison Campus)