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the energy of afropunk’s battle of the bands is wild
The primary goal of every AFROPUNK Battle of the Bands event is to choose a winner — whether that means taking the small step of moving on to the next round, or the giant leap all the way to the festival main stage. Might things get a little raw and competitive in the process? Certainly, but the main energy at these gigs is not just that of cut-throat rivalry.
AFROPUNK Battle of the Bands is a showcase of community and excellence; it is a flash of creativity both on-and off-stage; and, above all, it is an explosion of love and presence. It’s all about being there. There is glory might be in winning, but there is massive strength and joy in simply participating, whether as talent or as support. The expressions on the faces of the performers and the fans tend to betray these feelings.
So, what are you waiting for? If you’re in Continental Europe, sign up for the AFROPUNK Paris Battle of the Bands. Otherwise, get some inspiration from the images below, and follow us for announcements on the upcoming Battles in Brooklyn, London, ATL and Joburg.
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