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Winners of Battle of the Bands Announced

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Members of the three top scoring bands gathered after their performances in the Southampton Youth Bureau's annual Battle of the Bands. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON YOUTH BUREAU

Members of the three top scoring bands gathered after their performances in the Southampton Youth Bureau's annual Battle of the Bands. COURTESY SOUTHAMPTON YOUTH BUREAU

DEKA took first place in the Battle of the Bands.

DEKA took first place in the Battle of the Bands.

Endless Summar took second in the annual Battle of the Bands.

Endless Summar took second in the annual Battle of the Bands.

The Atomic Pineapple took third in the annual Battle of the Bands.

The Atomic Pineapple took third in the annual Battle of the Bands.

authorStaff Writer on Jun 12, 2023
Five local high school bands battled it out for first-, second- and third-place prizes at the Town of Southampton Youth Bureau’s 20th anniversary Battle of the Bands on Friday, June... more

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