Blarney Stone Broadcasting's WQON-FM (Grayling), in partnership with Odawa Casino, has announced the Odawa Casino Battle of the Bands 2025, a high-energy competition spotlighting Michigan’s best unsigned musical talent.  The event offers local artists the chance to win $4,000 cash, radio airplay and live performance opportunities!

The station is currently inviting solo artists and bands from Michigan to participate.  Contestants must submit an original song (up to 5 minutes) by July 13 for a chance to compete live at Odawa Casino’s
Victories Lounge in Petoskey.

Six acts will be selected to perform live on Saturday August 23 and Saturday, August 30.  The winner from each event will perform at the Final Event on Saturday, September 6.

The Grand Prize winner will receive $4,000 cash, live airplay and interviews on WQON-FM (Q100).  The Runner Up band will receive $1,000 cash and live airplay.

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