Sunday, March 22, 2026

MTSU Sidelines Announces Beat Battle Champion

Last week, on March 20, the Urban Entertainment Society held its Beat Battle at the Chris Young Cafe. The Beat Battle is a competition where student music producers show their work. This year, eight students took part for a prize of £150.

The Urban Entertainment Society helps students in any form of entertainment. They offer help to promote music and provide access to professional studios on campus. Their goal is to bring together students from different entertainment backgrounds.

Shannon Sanders, a well-known music producer, was invited as a judge. But he decided not to judge the performers himself. Instead, he let the audience choose who would move forward in the competition. He did not want to upset anyone who might lose.

Sophomore student JP Furtado won the Beat Battle. She began making music when she was in middle school. Furtado takes inspiration from her Cape Verdean background and from other artists. She plans to release her own music later this year.

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competition/ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/noun
a contest to choose a single winner

producers/prəˈduːsɚz/noun
people who make music or music recordings

promote/prəˈmoʊt/verb
to help something reach more people

professional/prəˈfɛʃənəl/adjective
skilled and paid for doing a job

audience/ˈɑdiəns/noun
people who watch or listen to something

inspiration/ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/noun
an idea that helps you create something

How much do you know?

When was the Beat Battle held?
March 15
March 20
March 25
April 1
Where did the Beat Battle take place?
Chris Young Cafe
Urban Entertainment Society Hall
Campus Auditorium
Student Union
What was the prize for the Beat Battle winner?
£50
£100
£150
£200
Who was invited as a judge for the Beat Battle?
JP Furtado
Shannon Sanders
Chris Young
Urban Society President
What is the goal of the Urban Entertainment Society?
To provide scholarships
To help students in any form of entertainment
To organize sports events
To host art exhibits
Who won the Beat Battle?
Shannon Sanders
JP Furtado
Chris Young
Shannon Cooper
The Beat Battle is a competition for student actors.
Eight students took part in this year's Beat Battle.
Shannon Sanders judged the performers during the competition.
JP Furtado started making music in high school.
The Urban Entertainment Society provides access to professional studios on campus.
JP Furtado plans to release her own music next year.
The Beat Battle took place at the Chris Young Cafe on March 20, .
The prize for winning the Beat Battle was .
Shannon Sanders chose not to judge the performances but let the choose.
Sophomore student JP Furtado draws inspiration from her background.
The Urban Entertainment Society aims to bring together students from different entertainment .
JP Furtado began making music when she was in school.
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Test Your Understanding

Start Quiz
Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
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AccentSpeed
competition/ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən/noun
a contest to choose a single winner
producers/prəˈduːsɚz/noun
people who make music or music recordings
promote/prəˈmoʊt/verb
to help something reach more people
professional/prəˈfɛʃənəl/adjective
skilled and paid for doing a job
audience/ˈɑdiəns/noun
people who watch or listen to something
inspiration/ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃən/noun
an idea that helps you create something

How much do you know?

When was the Beat Battle held?
March 15
March 20
March 25
April 1
Where did the Beat Battle take place?
Chris Young Cafe
Urban Entertainment Society Hall
Campus Auditorium
Student Union
What was the prize for the Beat Battle winner?
£50
£100
£150
£200
Who was invited as a judge for the Beat Battle?
JP Furtado
Shannon Sanders
Chris Young
Urban Society President
What is the goal of the Urban Entertainment Society?
To provide scholarships
To help students in any form of entertainment
To organize sports events
To host art exhibits
Who won the Beat Battle?
Shannon Sanders
JP Furtado
Chris Young
Shannon Cooper
The Beat Battle is a competition for student actors.
Eight students took part in this year's Beat Battle.
Shannon Sanders judged the performers during the competition.
JP Furtado started making music in high school.
The Urban Entertainment Society provides access to professional studios on campus.
JP Furtado plans to release her own music next year.
The Beat Battle took place at the Chris Young Cafe on March 20, .
The prize for winning the Beat Battle was .
Shannon Sanders chose not to judge the performances but let the choose.
Sophomore student JP Furtado draws inspiration from her background.
The Urban Entertainment Society aims to bring together students from different entertainment .
JP Furtado began making music when she was in school.
This question is required

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