Statesboro Music Festival March 23, 2012

Statesboro Music Festival INVITES YOU to attend this two-day festival celebrating all genres of music.

Save the date for a Must-See Music Festival, March 23-24, 2012!

Statesboro is hosting a Music Festival celebrating all genres of music: Bluegrass, Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Rock, Christian, Country, Reggae and Rap. The music festival will be a two-day event hosting a broad range of musical styles and talents for a diverse audience.

The purpose of the festival is to create an annual music festival for Bulloch County and the surrounding areas. Increase cultural awareness and expression through music and community. Provide a platform to encourage economic growth within the community, specifically in relation to the tourism and retail industries. Provide a family friendly event to inspire an increase in community involvement.

Visit the Statesboro Music Festival website for the band lineup, kid’s activities, food vendors, other event details as well as committee contact information – www.statesboromusicfestival.com.

You can also follow us on:
Facebook - at Statesboro Music Festival
MySpace - http://www.myspace.com/574098915
Twitter - http://twitter.com/SMF2012.

When: Friday, March 23, 2012 - Saturday, March 24, 2012
Friday 5:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday 11:00am-11:00pm

Where: Statesboro Kiwanis Fairgrounds
16942 Hwy 67
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 681-2202

Battle of the School Bands is a music competition open to all High Schools across the state of Georgia. The winning band will have the opportunity to perform at the Statesboro Music Festival in Statesboro, GA on Friday, March 23, 2012. To enter the competition bands must register their interest by submitting the Expression of Interest Form and will be required to submit their musical expression by way of a DVD. The performances will be broadcasted on YouTube through the Statesboro Music Festival website and Facebook page. The band that receives the most votes will WIN and have the opportunity to perform at the Statesboro Music Festival. The winning band will travel to Statesboro and spend the night on Friday, March 23, 2012. The performance is scheduled for Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Statesboro Music Festival. Special accommodations including discounted group rates will be provided to the band members and band director. For more information, please email info@statesboromusicfestival.com.

A few of our performing bands include the following:
- Lefty Williams - www.lefty-music.com
- Gerald Smith - www.geraldsmithmusic.com
- Tent City - www.tentcityband.com
- Connor Pledger - www.reverbnation.com/connorpledger
- Carisa Turner - www.carisaturner.com
- Jessica McCoy - www.jessicamccoyministries.com
- Facedown - www.facebook.com/facedowntheband
- Fort Hillbillies - www.myspace.com/theforthillbillies
- Seon Smith - www.seonsmith.com
- Living Proof - www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/3374031v
- Evensong - www.facebook.com/TheBandEvensong
- Finnagin's Father - www.finnaginsfather.com
- The Men of Praise - www.facebook.com/groups/330477355409
- Brian Wahl - www.brianwahlmusic.com
- Gary Fordham - www.garyfordham.com
- Billy Bowman - www.myspace.com/chomposaurus
- Harry Canary - www.facebook.com/pages/Harry-Canary/204025762956115
- Catherine Kimbro - www.catherinekimbro.com
- The Other Brothers Band: A Tribute to The Allman Brothers

For anyone interested in performing at the festival, please contact Lehman Franklin at lehman@statesboromusicfestival.com or 912.531.0415

By joining the event as a sponsor, you will help promote local music talent, help bring another great event to the community we all love and, of course, gain exposure for your business.

For anyone interested in sponsoring the festival or advertising opportunities, please contact Hope Aldred at hope@statesboromusicfestival.com or 912.541.2007 and/or Brittanie Barber at brittanie@statesboromusicfestival.com or 978.296.0075

The festival is currently accepting applications for food and merchandise vendors. Please contact Jessica Panella at jessica@statesboromusicfestival.com or 678.491.0575 and/or Scott Martin at scott@statesboromusicfestival.com or 912.506.2491.

Additional contact information:

Marketing
Laura Franklin: laura@statesboromusicfestival.com or 917.572.5805

Event Director and Media Relations
Stephanie Childs
912.531.0786
stephanie@statesboromusicfestival.com