Battle of the Bands scheduled for Thursday, July 16th at 6:00PM has been moved from the Lower Courthouse Park to Edison Middle School Auditorium due to weather. Edison Middle School is located at 1649 S. Chatham. Please enter through the front door – Door #1.

Calling all bands! Battle of the Bands will be held at the Marvin W. Roth Community Pavilion at Lower Courthouse Park in front of a live audience on Thursday, July 16 at 6 p.m. The contest is open to youth entering grades 6-12. Bands can have up to two younger or older (up to age 20) band members. Bands wishing to apply should fill out the band entry form located at www.janesvillewi.gov/battleofthebands and have a parent or guardian sign and turn in the rules and regulations form. Forms can also be picked up at the Recreation Division office, the Hedberg Public Library and Knapton Musik Knotes, Inc. All bands will perform one song. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. The winner of the Battle will receive one hour of free video and audio recording time with JATV.

If you are not musically inclined, come out to listen to great music from some of Janesville’s best youth performers and vote for the People’s Choice Award. Bring a picnic or purchase food from the concession stand. This event is a partnership between the Janesville Recreation Division, Hedberg Public Library, Knapton Musik Knotes, Inc., JATV Media Services, and Janesville Mobilizing 4 Change. There is no fee for this event. Pre-register by 4:30 p.m. on July 2 and contact the Recreation Division with any questions at 755-3030.