Band battle
Far North musicians aged 13 to 18 are invited to register for a Battle of the Bands in Kerikeri on November 10, organised by Be Free Youth in place of its traditional spring concert. Contenders will be judged by music professionals, while the audience will decide the People’s Choice winner. Entries close on October 31 — go to befreeplaymusic.wordpress.com/battle-of-thebands for more information.