PORTLAND — The Maine Academy of Modern Music announces registration is open for the 2016 MAMM SLAM, Maine’s High School Rock Off.

The preliminary round will be held April 9 at Bayside Bowl bowling center, 58 Alder St., Portland. The finals will be held May 14 at the Portland House of Music & Events, 25 Temple St.

Winners have a crack at $1,000, sponsored by the Rusty Rocket Music Fund, along with coveted recording time, radio appearances, plum gigs, a tour of Gateway Mastering, and college scholarships to the Maine College of Art of up to $16,000 per year to each member of the winning band.

For more details or to register, visit www.mainetoday.com/mammslam until March 4.