It’s almost Ümloud! time again, and boy, do we have big plans this year.

Last year, dozens of you amazing people took the stage at DNA Lounge to fulfill your every musical fantasy, and we were absolutely blown away by the results. You had incredible costumes, amazing energy and a flair for the dramatic. You were rock stars.

This year, we’re going to do something great for one generous band.

Right now on eBay, you can bid to be the Headliner Band of Ümloud! 2010. What’s that mean? Full details are on the eBay listing and the Headliner Band page, but here’s the long and short of it: We will do everything we can, above and beyond the call of duty, to give you the VIP rock star treatment when you perform.

That means a two-song set list — which nobody else will be able to do. That means first picks of songs, before all the Ultimate Bands. Karen will create you a logo and a poster. You’ll make a mockumentary video with the folks from Area 5. You’ll have a VIP table at DNA Lounge all night, and a complimentary bottle of premium booze (if you’re all 21).

And more. Way more.

Go bid on the auction. It closes October 28!

If you don’t want to bid, but still want to be an Ultimate Band, we’ll start selling those passes on November 1, once the auction’s over. If you just want to pre-order your Ümloud! tickets, those are on sale now.

Keep an eye on this blog over the next month and a half for more announcements, prizes, auction items and everything Ümloud!