World of Beer-Five Points Launches Search for

Tavern to hold six-week battle of the cover bands, choosing contestants now

BIRMINGHAM, ALA (I-Newswire) March 20, 2013 - World of Beer (WOB) – Five Points, a neighborhood tavern featuring an extensive collection of brews from around the globe, is pleased to announce its launch in finding “Birmingham’s Best Cover Band,” a six-week battle of the bands concert series to take place summer 2013 with the winning band receiving more than $5,000 in cash and prizes.

“We’re excited to help our guests discover Birmingham’s best cover band while enjoying the world’s best beers,” said Amir Shah, World of Beer – Five Points Franchise Owner. “There is a wealth of phenomenal talent in this town, and we are proud to recognize it throughout our six-week event.”

World of Beer – Five Points is accepting nominations now for the 20 bands who will be chosen to compete to battle it out for “Birmingham’s Best Cover Band.” The preliminary rounds of the competition will take place each Sunday in June, where five of the bands will play each week. Attendees will vote for their favorite cover band that day, and the weekly winner will then compete in the semi-finals to be held Sunday, June 30. Finally, the top two winners from the semi-finals will then go head to head on Sunday, July 7, where one lucky band will win the title of “Birmingham’s Best Cover Band.”

The band will perform on an outdoor stage in the spacious World of Beer – Five Points courtyard. Guests can purchase beer inside or outside of the tavern and are free to watch the concert outside or to remain indoors at the bar. Aside from the music, guests can enjoy catering from local restaurants while sipping on one of World of Beer – Five Point’s more than 600 bottled beers with more on tap.

“We are proud to offer World of Beer’s courtyard as a place for outdoor events such as this one,” said Shah. “We look forward to utilizing this prime, open-air location for future events, concerts and private parties.” In addition to World of Beer’s outdoor events, others include Brewery Night, Brewery Spotlight, Beertopia, and holiday-themed events celebrating St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo, and WOBtoberfest.

Interested bands can submit a sample track demo or link to a video of them performing to bestbandfivepoints@wobusa.com. World of Beer – Five Points is also searching for potential sponsors who could benefit from partnering with them on the “Birmingham’s Best Cover Band” concert series. Those interested should email fivepoints@wobusa.com.

World of Beer provides its guests free front-door valet service as well as validated parking for those who park in the city-owned parking deck off of Magnolia Avenue, where elevators lead directly into Pickwick Plaza and additional private security is also provided.

For more information about World of Beer – Five Points visit www.wobusa.com/fivepoints or call (205) 380-2046. To speak with Shah, please contact Brooke Boyd at 727.623.9085 or brooke@hypegroup.net.

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Editors: For details, or to schedule an interview contact Brooke Boyd at brooke@hypegroup.net or 727.623.9085.

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