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10 bands will compete

Ten 2024 ROCKONSIN State Finalist bands will compete on June 28 & June 29 and will be showcased on the Aurora Pavilion Stage at Summerfest – The World’s Largest Music Festival. Five bands each day (12:15pm – 2:45pm) will each perform a 20-minute set. All finalist bands will receive two Shure mics. 

 
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Free to apply

ROCKONSIN is free to apply, just send in a video of one cover or original song (you can use your smartphone). It is the only statewide garageband competition in the nation open only to 7th – 12th grade Wisconsin bands of any musical genre. From age eligibility to NO band application fees required to compete, there is plenty to look forward to this season.

 
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The Big Gig

The 2024 winning & runner-up bands will each be showcased with a prize winning second 45 minute set at The Big Gig on the Aurora Pavilion Stage on July 6th. The top two bands will also receive recording time at Madison’s Blast House Studios. The winning band will also receive a Shure wireless vocal microphone system.

Congratulations to our 2024 winner and runner-up!