Students to rock out for cash

The Chadron State College Public Relations Club and Chadron’s “Real Rock” radio station, KBPY, are sponsoring the upcoming “Battle of the Bands Competition.” The event is planned to-take place from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m., April 15, at the Chadron State College Student Center. KBPY will be on site with live breaks two times per hour.

Any interested bands are invited to apply for the competition. The entry fee is $25 and there are cash prizes. First place wins $350, second place wins $150, and third place wins $75. Chadron State College faculty and students will judge the event.

Lucyann Kerry, assistant professor of Social and Communication Arts and PR Club sponsor, said that currently four bands are “pretty firm” for participating in the event, and that “we’d be really happy if we get ten [bands].”

“It’s a fairly challenging event to take on,” said Kerry, “As a new club, the students are having to  do a lot of work, and that’s good.” Kerry also said the students are receiving extensive experience in event management, logistics, and coordination for an event of this size.

Bethany Cook, PR Club vice president, said “Battle of the Bands provides an event where CSC students and community members showcase their talent. This event also provides a safe environment for students and gives them something to do.”

This event is also open to all community members with a charge of $3 per person or $5 per couple. Admission is free for CSC students with valid ID. The event doors will open at 6:45 p.m.

For more information please contact Bethany Cook, vice president of the PR Club, at (308) 430–1862 or email [email protected].