GLASGOW musicians are being offered a once in a lifetime opportunity through an upcoming Battle of the Bands event.

The Hard Rock Cafe is one of just six cities around the world hosting a regional Battle of the Band event.

The winners will receive an all-expenses paid trip to New York City to perform at Hard Rock Cafe New York, $15,000 cash and performance time in front of top music industry executives.

Following open registration, each band selected will perform live in the Hard Rock Cafe in front of fans and local judges. Following the live performances, two regional winners will be selected, receiving a prize of 1,000 and moving on to the next round of the competition.

Bands and musicians can visit www.hardrock.com/2019botb to register for the global showdown.