Voting in the ArtsWave CincyJams competition has opened with more than 10 bands vying for donations.
Bands from Anderson High School, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Cintas, Fifth Third Bank, GE, KeySource, Messer Construction Co., P&G and TriHealth will square off for a chance at studio time and other prizes.
The initiative culminates in a free event that will bring employees together in businesses across the region to play music and cheer on their coworkers while raising funds for the arts.
The top two bands – the “Fan Favorite,” selected by audience applause and the “Fan Funded,” selected by funds raised – will perform on stage at this year’s BLINK, illuminated by ArtsWave, happening Oct. 13-16.
People can vote for their favorite “Fan Funded” band by going to artswave.org/fanfunded.
Besides the BLINK performance opportunity, members of the “Fan Funded” band will receive pairs of tickets to this year’s Cincinnati Music Festival presented by P&G, featuring headliners Charlie Wilson and Janet Jackson.
The “Fan Favorite” band will have the chance to cut their own album as they prepare for their appearance on stage at BLINK, with recording time at Studeō Par- in Northside through Cincinnati Music Accelerator. Prior to the recording session, they will receive two one-on-one coaching sessions – one from the family of Bootsy Collins and the other from Drew Lachey. The runner-up team to the “Fan Favorite,” will receive beer for a year.
The free concert happens at 7 p.m., May 19 at Hard Rock Café. Visit artswave.org/cincyjams for more information.
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