Rock the Heartland
The music lives on! While the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri is no longer the organizer of Battle of the Bands, we're excited to see this incredible opportunity continue under the leadership of SEMO SoundForge.
Battle of the Bands celebrates the talent, passion, and creativity of emerging musicians from across the region, giving solo artists, duos, and bands the chance to perform live, connect with fellow musicians, and showcase their sound in front of an enthusiastic audience. Whether you're stepping onto the stage or cheering from the crowd, it's an exciting celebration of the next generation of local music.
For event details, registration information, and upcoming dates, please visit SEMO SoundForge's official channels. We wish all of this year's performers the best of luck and look forward to seeing the incredible talent that takes the stage!
Are you a youth musician who wants to participate in 2026?
Follow SEMO SoundForge on Facebook for more information!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PARTICIPATING BANDS:
CHOLESTIATOMA
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KING PINK!
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LOST PRAYERS
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NEGATIVE WHIPLASH
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PARRHESIA
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THE SELLOUTS
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PARTICIPATING BANDS: CHOLESTIATOMA *** 404 NOT FOUND *** KING PINK! *** LOST PRAYERS *** NEGATIVE WHIPLASH *** PARRHESIA *** THE SELLOUTS ***
POWERED BY PASSION, BACKED BY LEGENDS
Rock the Heartland Logo Designer
Faun Walker
Thank You
Judges
Steve Schaffner, Amber Duley, & Melissa Cooper
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
We don’t want you to rock out once a year…we want to see you playing and putting your awesome talent into the world! So, here are a couple options you all have to play around town in the coming months…
Student Membership:
Join the Arts Council as a Student Member for Only $15/Year
With Membership, You Are Eligible to Be a First Friday Performing Artist