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Rock the Heartland youth Music Festival

Give student bands the chance to perform, compete, and be part of something real.

🎸 WHAT IS ROCK THE HEARTLAND?

Rock the Heartland is a youth-only music festival in Cape Girardeau, MO built to showcase young musicians and give them real performance experience.

Bands are selected through an application process and will perform live at the festival

⚡ WHY APPLY?

Perform on a real stage
Gain live performance experience
Network with other bands
Be part of a high-energy music event
Become part of the Cape Girardeau music scene

🎤 WHO CAN APPLY?

Must be a 21 and under
Middle school / high school / early college age
Any genre welcome
Must be able to perform a short set

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Rock the Heartland in the Media

Rock the Heartland: Battle of the Bands youth music competition happening this AugustA student music competition is taking place in southeast Missouri this summer.

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Youth band competition Rock the Heartland returns Aug. 29Rock the Heartland aims to encourage and support young artists, providing a chance to get real experience performing in front of an audience.

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