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Piece Description
A report on the Famecast Music Competition, where bands upload their music and then compete against other bands to get the most votes from bands. In each round, the top X amount of bands get judged by music industry professionals. The winner receives 10,000, as well as national exposure and chances at record deals and tour spots.
Broadcast History
Youth Spin/KOOP Radio, December 2007