READY TO TURN UP THE VOLUME —
AND CHANGE LIVES?


Groove for Good Challenge
🎸 A High School Battle of the Bands for a Bigger Cause

April 18 (Tentative) | 3:00 pm–7:30 pm | Bay Area
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Only 10 high school bands will take the stage.
  • Compete live
  • Win grand prizes
  • Help children in Kenya build a future
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Can a song open doors across the world Yes.

In parts of Kenya, millions of children grow up without access to:

  • Safe spaces to learn and grow
  • Life skills like resilience, confidence, critical thinking, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving
  • Opportunities to imagine—and build—a different future

While many privileged children have access to instruments, mentors, stages, and audiences, many children never get the chance to discover their potential.

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What is GFGC

Groove for Good Challenge is a high-energy, live musical showdown for independent high school bands —where music fuels impact. Through Groove for Good, the funds you raise support children in Kenya to:

  • Build confidence and self-belief
  • Learn teamwork, communication, and leadership
  • Stay engaged in school and dream beyond their circumstances

You will:

  • Perform live on a real stage
  • Battle other high-school bands
  • Play for a packed audience
  • Raise funds that change lives in Kenya

THE WINNING BAND GETS A GRAND PRIZE!

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Can your band handle the
Spotlight ?

This is more than just performing—it’s a competition.

  • Grand Prizes for the Winning Band
  • Special awards & recognitions
  • Stage shoutouts + brag-worthy wins
  • The title of Groove for Good Champions

Judged by musicians, educators, and youth leaders on:

  • Musical skill & originality
  • Stage presence & energy
  • Teamwork
  • Impact created through fundraising
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How does your band actually help children in kenya?

Starting August 2026, participating bands will launch 2-week fundraising campaigns to help children in Kenya develop essential life, leadership, and emotional intelligence skills through Enabling Leadership’s programs.

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The more you raise, the more children you support.

Your music = their opportunity.

THE EARLY YOU REGISTER, THE EARLIER START YOU GET IN YOUR FUNDRAISING GOAL!

HOW IT WORKS?

  1. Register your high school band or solo act
  2. Launch & Run your team fundraising challenge from August 2026 till the actual Live Challenge in September 2026
  3. Promote, rehearse, and build momentum
  4. Perform live at Groove for Good
  5. Celebrate wins—on stage and through impact created in Kenya
  6. Invite your family and friends

What's in it for you?

(BESIDES AN EPIC NIGHT)

Stand Out for College & Beyond

Shows leadership, initiative, teamwork, service, and passion—qualities colleges value.

Feel the Power of Purpose

There’s nothing like knowing your talent changed someone’s life. This is an experience that will live with you forever.

Community, Music & Meaning

Meet other musicians, form new connections, and walk away with stories you’ll remember.

Are you ready to GROOVE FOR GOOD ?

LIVE LEADERBOARD / BAND SHOWCASE

WHO’S CLIMBING THE CHARTS—ON STAGE AND IN IMPACT?

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CHILDREN SUPPORTED

FUNDS RAISED

BAND SCORES

Bands

Mezcalido band

Mezcalido

Mezcalido is an alternative rock band blending classic rock, electronic, funk, and disco influences. Longtime collaborators since middle school, they bring strong musicianship, high energy, and a distinctive live presence to every performance.

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Cleaning Service band

Cleaning Service

Cleaning Service is an alternative rock band made up of five Bay Area teenagers. Combining a relaxed atmosphere with strong musicianship and technical skill, they create an energetic, engaging sound that feels distinctly their own.

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DMA band

DMA

DMA is a five-piece indie pop-rock and alternative band inspired by acts like The Backseat Lovers and The Runarounds. Built on friendship and diverse influences, they create energetic music rooted in connection and shared creativity.

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J2 band

J² is a newly formed band blending rock energy with jazz versatility. Featuring drums, bass, guitars, trumpet, saxophone, vocals, and clarinet, they enjoy exploring new sounds while bringing creativity, enthusiasm, and energy to every performance.

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Wrathalos band

Wrathalos

Wrathalos is a four-piece Chicano post-hardcore and alternative rock band from California. With a raw, hard-hitting sound, they bring intensity, determination, and bold energy to the stage, driven by a genuine passion for music.

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The Bear Minimum jazz band

The Bear Minimum

The Bear Minimum is a jazz combo from Bear Creek High School, bringing together award-winning young musicians. Making their debut as a group, they are excited to share their sound and connect with new audiences.

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Band Contributions
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Band Contributions

Every ticket and donation helps kids thrive.

Band Donations
Raised
Ticket Sales
Credited
Total GFGC
Contribution
👥 Supported
Mezcalido $0 $0 $0 0
Cleaning
Service
$0 $0 $0 0
DMA $0 $0 $0 0
Wrathalos $0 $0 $0 0
The Bear
Minimum
$0 $0 $0 0
$0 $0 $0 0
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Total GFGC Contribution includes donations raised through each band's campaign page and ticket sales credited to the band.

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FOR QUERIES, REACH :

Satyen Melwani: satyen@enablingleadership.org
Phone : +91 76250 84587