The Center for Student Activities will be showcasing its event, Plazapalooza, on Oct. 18 featuring a Battle of the Bands competition.
Amelia Treptow, coordinator for programs for the Center of Student Activities, said she is excited for the event and has received good response for Plazapalooza.
“(Student Association) and Music Makers are doing a joint effort to do a battle of the bands competition which they’re calling Plazapalooza,” Treptow said. “In order for a band to be entered in to the competition they had to submit a video of them performing. They’re going to do a viewing party to kick off the judging.”
The viewing party to begin Plazapalooza will be held Oct. 2 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Dawg House and will be an event to explain the process of voting according to Treptow. Students will be able to view band videos and vote at the program as well.
Treptow also said 18 bands are entered in the voting competition, and the top four bands receiving the most “views” and “likes” on the Plazapalooza Facebook page will perform in the Battle of the Bands competition Oct. 18.
A panel of judges has been selected to moderate the competition, along with a special musical guest to help judge.
“The Weeks are coming to judge and then they will be performing also,” Treptow said. “Then whoever wins is actually opening for the Nov. 2 Bulldog Bash.”
First place winner will receive a $300 contract to open for Archnemesis, Gloriana, Andy Grammer and Neon Trees during Bulldog Bash 2012.
The Oct. 18 Battle of the Bands will begin at 7 p.m. in the Union Courtyard with The Weeks performing after the judging of the contest.
Students interested in voting for the Battle of the Bands competition can visit the Plazapalooza Facebook page.