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Bands Sought For 2023 Battle Of The Bands In Point Pleasant Beach
There will be two categories of judging, pro and garage, and the grand prize has doubled, the Recreation Committee said.
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ — The Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee is accepting applications for the second Battle of the Bands.
The contest is set for Saturday, June 10, to coincide with the Point Pleasant Beach Grand Prix, the committee said, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. next to the Band Shell.
There will be two categories for 2023, Pro and Garage (18 and under), and bands will have a 10-minute set to blow away the guest judges and hundreds of potential adoring fans "in town for Boat Race weekend," the committee said.
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It will only accept the 10 best acts in the two categories and bands have until March 1 to sign up; send an email to RecreationCommittee@pointbeach.org to participate.
The 2022 winner was South Paw City.
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"Last year absolutely rocked, so we are doubling the Pro Grand Prize to $1,000," the committee said. The recreation committee also is working with 95.9 WRAT to promote the contest.
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