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Rockonsin ROCKONSIN - a free music competition for Wisconsin 7th - 12th grade garage bands held at Summerfest Bands can perform either cover or original songs.

Rockonsin is a statewide garage band competition for 7th – 12th grade musicians, of all musical genres, that form a group of two or more members outside of school; but they must be attending a Wisconsin public or private school or charter, virtual or home school. 2021 is the 17th year that Dennis Graham Associates has presented a garageband styled program for young Wisconsin musicians. The Madison

Area Music Association (MAMA) has joined the effort in providing this opportunity to statewide Wisconsin youth musicians that want to share their passion for performing on stage. This State Finals only alternative music competition annually features 12 statewide garagebands performing at Summerfest, The World's Largest Music Festival. For more information on this only statewide alternative music competition, for 7th -12 grade Wisconsin garagebands (of all musical genres), in the nation and to have your band apply go to www.rockonsin.org. There is NO application fee or any associated costs to participate. Band application period is open annually from March 1 - April 30 but dates may change due to the Coronavirus. Bands must apply online (www.rockonsin.org) and provide a link to a video performance of one song (can be either cover or original song). Each band is provided a 15 minute time slot at the State Finals and will be given two free Shure microphones (one vocal and one instrument, both with cords); the winner will also receive a Shure wireless vocal microphone system. The winner and runner-up will each receive free studio recording time (12 hours for the winner and 8 hours for the runner-up) at Madison's Blast House Studios. The winner and runner-up will also each receive a second 45 minute showcase gig at Summerfest. For more information and to apply visit www.rockonsin.org

08/28/2026

Catch 2026 ROCKONSIN winner KRUSHER and State Finalist band TAKE BACK THE SUN at the Taste of Madison on September 5th & 6th. See you there!🤘

2026 ROCKONSIN State Finalist band Take Back the Sun will be representing this program at the Taste of Madison presented...
08/06/2026

2026 ROCKONSIN State Finalist band Take Back the Sun will be representing this program at the Taste of Madison presented by Country Financial over Labor Day weekend performing on the State Capitol Square (at the Wisconsin Ave. intersection) at Noon September 6th on the Wisco Stage presented by Gruber Law Offices with WMMM 105.5. Very talented band - see you at the gig!🤘

2026 ROCKONSIN winner Krusher will be representing this program at the Taste of Madison presented by Country Financial o...
08/06/2026

2026 ROCKONSIN winner Krusher will be representing this program at the Taste of Madison presented by Country Financial over Labor Day weekend performing on the State Capitol Square (at the Wisconsin Ave. intersection) at 2:00pm September 5th on the Wisco Stage presented by Gruber Law Offices with WMMM 105.5. Great band with some cool tunes - don’t miss them!🤘

Wow what can I say - what a great day at Summerfest on July 4th with Krusher and Candy Cigarette rockin’ hard with aweso...
07/05/2026

Wow what can I say - what a great day at Summerfest on July 4th with Krusher and Candy Cigarette rockin’ hard with awesome sets by both bands to big crowds that enthusiastically cheered them on and won them many new fans. I’m just amazed by the talent of these two young rock bands on their excellent sets at The Big Gig! I want to thank Summerfest for providing such a wonderful forum, stage and opportunity to these young so talented bands. So many folks make this only statewide program of its kind in the nation possible as we complete our 22nd season. Thanks much to Summerfest and its production crew and to Aurora Pavilion Stage Manager Dave Katzman, assistant Ryan, Slu and excellent sound provided by Shane and Jason. Mucho thanks to the Nicholas Family Foundation for their wonderful support for all 22 years of this unique music program as well as to Shure, Tilt Media, Madison Area Music Association, Blast House Studios, Courtier Foundation and all of the statewide media partners and sponsors that believe in providing an opportunity and stage to turn the spotlight on and encourage and promote Wisconsin’s young musicians and bands. And to my backstage crew I absolutely could not pull off this event without the remarkable support from my wife Jane, Jenny, Theresa, and my personal assistant Wesley. And a huge shoutout to my band application judges Cathy Dethmers, Rokker and Borna Velic and the finals judges MIke Popke, Stefan Truesdell and Harry Cherkinian as well as to my social marketing crew of ladies that did an excellent job in spreading the ROCKONSIN word - thanks so much Madeline Morello, Hannah Luree and Jane Lowy. Everyone’s wonderful support, professionalism, hard work and teamwork makes ROCKONSIN a joy to do each year. See you in 2027!🤘

Krusher knocked it out of the rock ‘n roll park at Summerfest showing off their Wisco style hard rock tunes and winning ...
07/05/2026

Krusher knocked it out of the rock ‘n roll park at Summerfest showing off their Wisco style hard rock tunes and winning over many new fans from a large crowd that joined their Big Gig party!🤘

Krusher showed a large crowd at the Aurora Pavilion 🤘how it’s done Wisco rock style- excellent set!
07/05/2026

Krusher showed a large crowd at the Aurora Pavilion 🤘how it’s done Wisco rock style- excellent set!

Krusher krushed it with a great showcase today at Summerfest - catch this talented young rock outfit & 2026 ROCKONSIN wi...
07/04/2026

Krusher krushed it with a great showcase today at Summerfest - catch this talented young rock outfit & 2026 ROCKONSIN winning band when you can!🤘

ROCKONSIN winner Krusher picking up their individual awards & Shure wireless vocal mic prize - they also win 12hrs. reco...
07/04/2026

ROCKONSIN winner Krusher picking up their individual awards & Shure wireless vocal mic prize - they also win 12hrs. recording time at Madison’s Blast House Studios.

2026 ROCKONSIN winner Krusher (Campbellsport High School) delivering the HARD rock to Summerfest!🤘🎸
07/04/2026

2026 ROCKONSIN winner Krusher (Campbellsport High School) delivering the HARD rock to Summerfest!🤘🎸

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