Lights, acoustics and a crowd—the Student Association will host its annual Battle of the Bands event Thursday. Four bands will compete against each other this Thursday at 7:00 p.m. The event will take place in front of the Colvard Student Union, on the plaza. A panel of judges will determine who will open up for Justin Moore and The Dirty Guv’nahs during Bulldog Bash on Oct. 4.

Karen Chan, sophomore communications major and a member of the Student Association, said she enjoys hosting the event and being able to be a part of something so great.

“This event has been here at state for 3 years, meaning that this is the third time we have done it. It actually originated 3 years ago when the Student Association Cabinet created the Late Night Events committee in 2012,” she said.

The event is open to the public, and it   is also free of cost. Raven        Stiff,     sophomore communications major, said she is also looking forward to the event. 

“I can’t wait for Bulldog Bash. I’m going to the Battle of the Bands just to see who will win and get to be the opening performance. I know each band will do great, and I just really like being supportive of everything,” she said.

Tim Grider, senior anthropology major and former Battle of the Bands participant, said that his band, The Jarnigan Gypsies, thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the contest.

“Participating in Battle of the Bands was a unique experience   because it gave my friends and I an opportunity to come together and play music for our school,” he said. “We received instant feedback from the panel of judges and the competitive nature of the event made me feel accomplished.”

For more information about the Battle of the Bands, contact Maura Trochessett at 662-325-2930.