Battle of the Bands comes to Algoma U

NEWS RELEASE ALGOMA UNIVERSITY ************************* First Place Prize of $400 Algoma University’s Speakeasy bar, in partnership with the Algoma University Students’ Union (AUSU), are pleased to announce the return of the Battle of th

NEWS RELEASE

ALGOMA UNIVERSITY

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First Place Prize of $400

Algoma University’s Speakeasy bar, in partnership with the Algoma University Students’ Union (AUSU), are pleased to announce the return of the Battle of the Bands on Thursday, March 5 in the Speakeasy, beginning at 8:30 p.m., with a chance to win great cash prizes.

Battle of the Bands is open to both Algoma U members as well as the general public.

Participants can win one of three top cash prizes.

The third place finisher will be awarded $100; the second place runner-up will be given $200; and the first-place grand prize winner will receive $400.

Prize winners must be present to receive their cash award.

Winners are chosen by crowd vote.

Each performer will be given a timed 15-minute set as well as 5 minutes to take down.

No technology-assisted equipment allowed (including laptops, mobile devices, tablets, etc.).

A sound technician will be on hand.

Microphones, drums, and speakers will be available onsite.

Participants only need to “plug-in”.

To register an individual or a band, please contact Support Services Assistant Meghan Rix at [email protected] or call 705-949-2301, Ext. 4500.

The deadline to register for the event of Thursday, February 26.

The first performer(s) takes to the stage at 9 p.m. with the last performance ending at 2 a.m.

Admission to the event is $5 per person.

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