The 2026 Hot Box Battle of the Bands is a multi-heat competition held at the Hot Box Live Events venue in Chelmsford, UK. The event is organised by Backstage Promotions to showcase up-and-coming local talent.
Heats take place throughout January and February 2026. All shows typically begin with doors at 7:00 PM and end around 11:00 PM.
Shows in this series
Southern Heights + René Mills + Sam Milne & The Tyrants + The Enquiries
Previously in this series
Ladhood + The Enquiries + Kerosene
Reverie Sons + The Badgers + Southern Heights
Sam Milne + René Mills + Doll Face + Bliss
Sweet Diesel + The Number Twenty + Park Drive