Hard Rock International is calling on emerging musicians to take centre stage for the chance to play during halftime at Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins American football team! As part of this year’s Hard Rock Rising, the most far-reaching international battle of the bands competition, artists and music acts at more than 125 Hard Rock Cafe, Hotel, and Casino properties across the globe, including Hard Rock Cafe London will drop a beat or sing their hearts out for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. From Thursday 2 March until Thursday 30 March 2017, Hard Rock, in partnership with ReverbNation, will open online registration at HardRockRising.com for aspiring musicians wishing to participate in this epic global battle. As part of the competition, all finalists will receive $1,000 US dollars, a Fender instruments prize pack, and a 1,000 CD/DVD pack of the artist’s latest recording or video from Bison Disc.
“Hard Rock Rising is a one-of-a-kind global competition that provides an opportunity for aspiring artists of all genres to showcase their talent and connect with new fans,” said Shailyne Berges, Marketing Manager at Hard Rock International. “Musicians in more than 70 countries around the globe entered Hard Rock Rising in 2016, with nearly 175,000 votes were cast by fans in the wildcard round. This year’s competition is sure to be just as fierce, and we’re looking forward to putting the winning artist on the fast-track to success with a performance in front of thousands at Hard Rock Stadium.”
Following open registration, entrants will receive a unique URL to share, encouraging their fans to vote online. The act who receives the largest number of online votes will become the wildcard “winner” for their local Hard Rock. The online voting period runs from Monday 1 May until Saturday 6 May 2017.
The top three acts and one wildcard “winner” in each market will perform as part of the Hard Rock Rising Battle of the Bands competition, taking place around the world between Thursday 18 May and Thursday 25 May 2017. A panel of international music industry professionals will then narrow the local cafe winners down to four regional finalists and one global grand prize winner. All finalists will receive $1,000 USD, a Fender instruments prize pack, and a 1,000 CD/DVD pack of the artist’s latest recording or video from Bison Disc. Additionally, the grand prize winner will perform during halftime at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida and get the chance to create a professionally-produced music video, which will be added to Hard Rock’s worldwide video system, played in cafes around the globe.
“Hard Rock and ReverbNation share the same passion for music, and we are dedicated to supporting hard-working artists that keep the spirit and energy of the craft alive,” said Simon Perry, Chief Creative Officer at ReverbNation. “Hard Rock Rising is an incredible opportunity for serious, unsigned musicians worldwide.”
ReverbNation, the global leader in providing independent musicians with the tools to manage every aspect of their careers, has partnered with Hard Rock again to host the seventh Hard Rock Rising competition. ReverbNation’s unique platform and extensive community of more than 4 million artists in more than 100 countries worldwide provides undiscovered artists with a chance to catapult their music careers and expose themselves to Hard Rock’s global audience.
For full rules and more information on Hard Rock Rising Battle of the Bands, please visit www.HardRockRising.com.
“Hard Rock Rising is a one-of-a-kind global competition that provides an opportunity for aspiring artists of all genres to showcase their talent and connect with new fans,” said Shailyne Berges, Marketing Manager at Hard Rock International. “Musicians in more than 70 countries around the globe entered Hard Rock Rising in 2016, with nearly 175,000 votes were cast by fans in the wildcard round. This year’s competition is sure to be just as fierce, and we’re looking forward to putting the winning artist on the fast-track to success with a performance in front of thousands at Hard Rock Stadium.”
Following open registration, entrants will receive a unique URL to share, encouraging their fans to vote online. The act who receives the largest number of online votes will become the wildcard “winner” for their local Hard Rock. The online voting period runs from Monday 1 May until Saturday 6 May 2017.
The top three acts and one wildcard “winner” in each market will perform as part of the Hard Rock Rising Battle of the Bands competition, taking place around the world between Thursday 18 May and Thursday 25 May 2017. A panel of international music industry professionals will then narrow the local cafe winners down to four regional finalists and one global grand prize winner. All finalists will receive $1,000 USD, a Fender instruments prize pack, and a 1,000 CD/DVD pack of the artist’s latest recording or video from Bison Disc. Additionally, the grand prize winner will perform during halftime at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida and get the chance to create a professionally-produced music video, which will be added to Hard Rock’s worldwide video system, played in cafes around the globe.
“Hard Rock and ReverbNation share the same passion for music, and we are dedicated to supporting hard-working artists that keep the spirit and energy of the craft alive,” said Simon Perry, Chief Creative Officer at ReverbNation. “Hard Rock Rising is an incredible opportunity for serious, unsigned musicians worldwide.”
ReverbNation, the global leader in providing independent musicians with the tools to manage every aspect of their careers, has partnered with Hard Rock again to host the seventh Hard Rock Rising competition. ReverbNation’s unique platform and extensive community of more than 4 million artists in more than 100 countries worldwide provides undiscovered artists with a chance to catapult their music careers and expose themselves to Hard Rock’s global audience.
For full rules and more information on Hard Rock Rising Battle of the Bands, please visit www.HardRockRising.com.
