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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-01T16:36:56.000Z",
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  "textContent": "News emerged on Friday that Guitar Center has announced, \"the return of Drum-Off, bringing back its national drumming competition in 2026 after nearly a decade. Starting May 1, drummers can step into any of Guitar Center’s 300-plus stores nationwide to record and submit an original three-minute on-camera audition video. Every store will feature a premium acoustic drum kit with simple, step-by-step instructions for submission. First launched in 1988, Drum-Off ran for 28 years and served as a proving ground for drummers for more than three decades, helping emerging talent gain recognition and advance their careers.\" \"For 28 consecutive years, Drum-Off was the premier competition for […]\n\nThe post Guitar Center announces return of legendary Drum-Off national competition first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.",
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