How It Is: The Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands is here, and Michelle is pulling out all the stops to tell you about it in this episode of How It Is! Epic musical battles! Explosions! Vanna White making it rain! Check it out!
University Programs is looking for musicians to compete in the annual University of Arkansas Battle of the Bands. If you have a solo or group act and play original music, sign up by 4 p.m. Feb. 21 to perform for a live audience! Applications can be found and turned in at the office of student activities (ARKU A665).
The top three performers will come away with gift cards to Guitar Center for either $250 for first place, $150 for second, or $100 for third.
The performance will take place at 9 p.m. March 14 in the Arkansas Union. All University of Arkansas students have free admission with a valid student ID. General public seating is contingent on availability and will be on a first come first serve basis.
Download an application now.
And come check out Battle of the Bands!
Contacts
Scott Flanagin, executive director of communications
Division of Student Affairs
479-575-6785,
sflanagi@uark.edu
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