The Battle of the Bands

Battle Of The Bands Presented By M&T Bank Is A Rocking Success

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

FREDERICK, Md., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Battle of the Bands: Presented by M&T Bank was a hit, raising more than $10,600.00 to support the Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County and help fund upcoming summer programs and the ongoing critical work of this important local organization. The Battle was held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater in historic Downtown Frederick, MD on April 29, 2023.

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  • The Battle was held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater in historic Downtown Frederick, MD on April 29, 2023.
  • Six bands took to the stage with Cimonti coming out on top for a prize package valued at over $6,000 donated by Frederick Recording Studio and various event sponsors and local businesses.
  • Attendees enjoyed food and beverages by local vendors along with games and other activities.
  • The 2023 Battle of the Bands: Presented by M&T Bank featured the following acts: The Few, Point of Rock, Shady Agenda, Cimonti, Will Sims, Royal Flush.

Largest-Ever HBCU Week Coming to Walt Disney World Resort Next Month

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- High school students from across the Southeast and beyond will descend on Walt Disney World Resort next month for the largest-ever HBCU Week featuring a huge college fair, a parade of high-stepping marching bands, a fierce battle of the bands and a live ESPN broadcast.

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  • More than 5,000 high school students will join nearly 50 HBCU representatives at Walt Disney World Resort next month.
  • This isthe first time in its five-year history that the HBCU Week Foundation is hosting its annual event at Walt Disney World Resort, which is expanding the foundation's ability to stage new and more high-profile activities for its attendees.
  • Disney's involvement in HBCU Week is part of a relationship between HBCU Week Foundation and Disney on the Yard, an initiative focused on deepening Disney's engagement with HBCUs.
  • Disney theme park admission and reservations are required for entry to Magic Kingdom Park for the HBCU Week band parade.