CU Insights | Augut 20, 2009

Credit Union’s Young & Free South Carolina seeks entries for its battle of the bands. If you are in a local garage band, then this could be your big break. Young & Free South Carolina, a program managed by South Carolina Federal Credit Union especially for people aged 18-24, will host a battle of the bands event called Last Band Standing. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness of Young & Free SC among teens and young adults.

“There are so many talented bands in this area and most of them have a following,” said Josh Sutherland, 23, Young & Free SC spokester. “We figure the best way to reach young people is using music as a common interest.”

Entry in the competition is open through Sept. 7, 2009, until midnight, to amateur bands of all ages. Interested bands should complete the entry form and upload a link to a performance at YoungFreeSC.com.
From Sept. 9-15, the public will vote to select up to five bands that will advance to compete at the Last Band Standing event, Oct. 7, 2009, at Wild Wing Café, Mount Pleasant.

A panel of local celebrity judges will preside over the Last Band Standing event, which is free to the public. The winning band will receive $1000 and a set at ShineFest 2009, with runners up also receiving prizes.

Last Band Standing is presented by Young & Free South Carolina and sponsored by Charleston City Paper, Wild Wing Café and ShineFest 2009.

For more information and the official rules of the competition, visit YoungFreeSC.com.

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