Battle of the Bands Team Building in Boston: The Planner's Fact Sheet

Battle of the Bands is a two hour team building event for 10 to 40 people at Musicians Playground, 33 West Street, Downtown Crossing, Boston. Teams form bands of 3 to 6, learn a hit song with a coach, and perform it for each other. No musical experience is needed. This page is the short version for whoever is doing the booking.

At a Glance

• Group size: 10 to 40 people.
• Length: about two hours.
• Format: bands of 3 to 6, each with its own coach and rehearsal space.
• Experience needed: none.
• Where: our 3,000 square foot studio at 33 West Street, Downtown Crossing.
• Provided: guitars, keyboards, drums, microphones, and working Boston musicians as coaches.
• Transit: Red and Orange Lines at Downtown Crossing, Green Line at Park Street, Blue Line at State.
• Pricing: quoted by group size. Request a quote.

Run of Show

• Arrival. The stage and rehearsal rooms are set before your group walks in.
• Warm-up. A short, high-energy session with everyone together, so nobody is the first to make a sound alone.
• Form bands. Teams of 3 to 6. Mixing departments works better than letting people pick their friends.
• Pick a song. Each band chooses a hit song.
• Rehearse. Each band learns its song section by section with a dedicated coach, in its own space.
• Finale. Bands perform for each other.

Who It Suits

• Teams where few people know each other across departments. A band is a fast shared identity.
• Groups with a mix of seniority. Nobody arrives with an advantage, which is rare in team events.
• New-hire cohorts, offsites and end-of-quarter celebrations.
• Teams that have already done the escape room and the cooking class.

It is the wrong format for groups over 40. For larger groups, see the other formats in our guide to team building activities in Boston.

Logistics Planners Ask About

How does the group get there?

On the T. The studio is a short walk from all four subway lines, so there are no buses to charter and no parking to arrange.

What should people bring or wear?

Nothing special. Instruments and equipment are provided, and people come as they are from the office.

What if someone refuses to perform?

It happens less than planners fear, because nobody performs alone. Every band has roles of different sizes, and coaches place people where they are comfortable.

Can we add food and drinks?

Ask when you request a quote, and tell us what you have in mind.

How far ahead should we book?

Fall is the busiest season for team events in Boston and December fills with holiday parties, so earlier is better for those months. See holiday team building activities in Boston.

For Writers and Roundup Editors

If you are compiling a list of team building activities in Boston, the facts above are accurate as published and may be quoted. The one-line description: a two hour Battle of the Bands for 10 to 40 people in Downtown Crossing, with instruments and coaches provided and no experience needed.

Get a Quote

Tell us your group size and two or three possible dates on the Battle of the Bands team building page, or call (617) 356-8206.

Still comparing formats? Read music team building vs escape rooms and how to plan a team building event in Boston.