Get ready for loud music, raging fans and the sweet sound of rock n’ roll.

The annual Battle of the Bands will be taking place in March. This year, 13 different bands from Langley will be performing for about 10 minutes each.

“I’m nervous about the upcoming competition,” said senior Kate Fraser, who is the lead singer of the Side Projects band that won last year’s Battle.

“It is my first year doing the Battle of the Bands, and I am very excited to see how it goes,” said sophomore Fletcher Buckley, who is the keyboard and bass player for the Walker Road Band.

A few band members who have participated in previous Battle of Band competitions are thinking about switching up their style. “I’m excited to play our friends. We’ve got some interesting tricks up our sleeves,” said junior Carter Louthian, who is a member of both the Carter Louthian Band and Grand Revival.

The event will be held on March 2 at the Old Firehouse Teen Center in McLean at 7 p.m.

Each band is given 20 tickets to sell in order to promote the event and their band. Tickets cost $7 if purchased directly from a band member and $10 if purchased at the door.