September 11, 2007 Local H.S. Battle of the Bands Contest Announced

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October 21, 2007 at Northern Lights, Clifton Park, NY

Latham — September 11th — Today, Edward Murray President of Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York announced the first local High School Battle of the Bands contest, “JABB 2007” at Northern Lights in Clifton Park, sponsored by Time Warner Cable and Channel 103.1 FM.  The October 21st event will feature bands from area high schools competing from 12:00 noon – 6:00pm for the chance to appear on the Channel 103.1 fm “Big Break” and the opportunity to open for a live act at Northern Lights.  The event will also feature a post contest, benefit concert featuring renowned local artists, Dead Lift, Out of Control Rhythm and Blues Band and Origin all  beginning by 7:00pm after the winner is announced.   All proceeds will benefit Junior Achievement.

JABB 2007

This event will focus on 12 bands primarily consisting of local area high school students.  While all local high school age bands can apply 12 bands will be chosen to compete by the Talent Liaison Committee consisting of Junior Achievement board members.  Band sign up information is available at http://jabb.janey.org.

Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York Inc. 

Junior Achievement is the world’s largest and fastest growing organization dedicated to educating young people about business, economics and free enterprise. Through age-appropriate curricula, JA programs begin at the elementary school level, teaching children how they can impact the world around them as individuals, workers and consumers. JA programs continue through middle and high school grades, preparing students for additional key economic and workforce issues they will face in the future. Today, Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York serves over 24,400 young people in approximately 1,190 classrooms from Poughkeepsie to Glens Falls.

For more information, please contact:
Tovah Lisky at Junior Achievement, (518) 783 – 4336