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Emerging music competitions in Italy

Overview

Various music competitions in Italy are highlighting emerging musical talent through local contests.

In Bologna, the La Rock music contest scheduled its final for September 19, 2026, at the Casa di Quartiere Scipione dal Ferro. The competition features local artists such as Grida, End/Or/Fine, and Margine, with the winner earning a performance slot at the MEI (Meeting delle Etichette Indipendenti) in Faenza.

Simultaneously, the Hard Rock Rising 2026 Live Music Challenge concluded its Italian stages. Following performances at Hard Rock Cafes in Florence, Rome, and Venice, three winners were selected to represent Italy: Leviosa (Rome), Giorni Appesi (Florence), and SUNF (Venice).

Entities

SUNF · Leviosa · Giorni Appesi · Hard Rock International · Coca-Cola

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Hard Rock Rising 2026: Italian finalists selected

    Leviosa, Giorni Appesi, and SUNF have been named the Italian winners of the Hard Rock Rising 2026 Live Music Challenge, representing Rome, Florence, and Venice respectively.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Bologna La Rock music contest holds final for MEI performance

    The Bologna La Rock contest concludes on September 19, with the winner earning a performance slot at the MEI di Faenza in October 2026.

Sources

adnKronos.com · lamilano.it · loudandproud.it · radiorcs.it