Start by submitting a digital audition to qualify for one of 28 preliminary competitions to be held at a local music retailer, and the result could be a slot in the regional competition, or even the National Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Entries will be judged and selected by Roland US, who will be looking for musicianship, stage presence, and creative uses of technology in drum performances.

Digital auditions are being taken now through August 31, 2010, at www.RolandUS.com/VDrumsContest to enter at one of 28 preliminary locations. 15 contestants per location will be chosen to compete in.

Preliminary round

• The preliminary round will take place on September 14th
  
• One winner from each preliminary location will be chosen to compete in regional round
  
• Preliminary winner prize:
  • RMP-5 Rhythm Coach®
    
  • PDS-2 Pad Stand
    
  • Goodie bags sponsored by Remo, DW, Drum!, and Blue Man Group

Regional round

• On October 5th, one winner from each regional round will be chosen to compete in the National Finals
  
• Regional winner prize:
  • Octapad™ SPD-30 Percussion Pad
    
  • PDS-10 Pad Stand
    
  • Gift Bags sponsored by Remo, Drum Workshop, Drum!, and Blue Man Group

National finals

• The national finals will take place on November 4th at Sam Ash Music in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  
• Celebrity judges include co-sponsors and drum artists
  
• Guest performances by Blue Man Group and Thomas Lang
• Grand prizes:
  • TD-20SX V-Pro Series V-Drums Kit
    
  • PM-30 Personal Monitor Amplifier
    
  • DW 9000-Series: Hi-Hat Stand,
  • Snare Stand, Double Pedal, Throne
    
  • Remo Custom shell wraps

• Second Place:

  • TD-9SX V-Tour® Series V-Drums Kit
    
  • DW 5000-Series: Double Pedal, Throne