MONTVILLE, Conn. — One of Connecticut’s premier music contests is returning this fall.

The 11th edition of the annual Locals Live Music Competition will begin in Mohegan Sun’s Wolf Den on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Mohegan Sun and Hall Communications announced Monday that over the course of four weeks, 12 of the region’s most dynamic bands and solo performers will compete for audience votes and a spot in the grand finale on Dec. 10.

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The winner of the competition will earn a $5,000 prize and will also be given a headlining slot in the Wolf Den, joining performers such as Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton and last year’s winner, Chaser Eight.

The runner-up will be awarded $1,000.

Locals Live was created to shine a

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