Three bands battled it out Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Blackstone. The annual Battle of the Bands was held by PR Central and brought in three bands to compete against each other in front of a crowd of 162 people.
“Battle of the Bands originated as a beat the broncos themed fundraiser to play into the WMU and CMU rivalry,” said president of PR Central Lacy Quinlan. “Now it is focused on raising funds for a non-profit organization, as well as PR Central.”
Bands that participated were Life Size Ghost, Born and Head Trip. Born closed the night and moments later Life Size Ghost was announced the winner and was awarded a $100 cash prize.
“I was very pleased with the turnout and how successful the night was,” said Quinlan.
This year March of Dimes was suggested by Sarah Collica, who is an account executive for PR Central and was also an intern for the March of Dimes.
So, to honor November being Prematurity Awareness Month, March of Dimes was selected for proceeds to be donated to.
“The first great polio epidemic in the U.S. was in 1916. The disease infected mostly children, killing thousands and leaving many more paralyzed. On a summer day in 1921, Franklin D. Roosevelt become on of its victims and the March of Dimes was born, according to the organization’s website.
After prizes were given to the winners, $200 was donated to the March of Dimes.
“Proceeds will most likely be put to the Michigan Youth Council’s successes and over $200 is a great success,” said Collica.
Just like the Wednesday night game, the battle was also a very close competition.
“For next year, I would come up with a new strategy, maybe some sort of drum-off, if tow bands tie,” said Quinlan. “The contest was dangerously close to a tie.”
“I think the fundraiser was very successful,” said Collica. “We met our fundraising goal for PR Central operations and were still able to generate good prizes and donation for the March of Dimes.”
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