Kids & Family
Last Chance to Enter "Rock the Green"
Our 'Last Chance' feature lets you know about important upcoming deadlines. This week: don't miss the deadline to enter Northbrook's battle of the bands.
So you think you can rock? As in, rock the ?
Local bands interested in entering Northbrook's Rock the Green Battle of the Bands have just one week left to turn in their applications.
Hosted by the , the annual competition pits local bands against one another in a musical showdown at Rock the Green on Friday, June 8. On that day, one group will be crowned best band in town and take home the grand prize of $300. The winning band will also go on to play at Park Fest on June 26 and Autumnfest on Oct. 13.
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To be eligible, bands must contain at least three members all under the age of 19, and at least one must be a Northbrook resident. Bands can enter by submitting an application (available at nbparks.org or at the ), a demo and a $25 application fee to Jon Pratscher at the Northbrook Park District, 3323 Walters Avenue. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Monday, April 30.
Any band that enters is eligible to participate in a free music industry workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Leisure Center on Tuesday, May 8.
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