Bands on the Run is an American reality competition television series which first aired on VH1 from April 2 to July 15, 2001.
The show featured four unsigned bands competing for a prize package which included $50,000 in cash, $100,000 in musical equipment from Guitar Center, a showcase in front of recording executives, and a fully produced music video to be aired on VH1.
In the season finale, it was revealed that the band Flickerstick won the competition.
The act that makes the most money from ticket and merchandise sales wins.
All they have to survive on are $20 a day per band member, gas and phone cards, and a hotel room.