The competition was fierce and we owe all the bands that participated a massive THANK YOU!!
But there can only be one winner... so here they are, your Rocksearch 2025 CHAMPIONS....
SMALL-TOWN STRIP CLUB!
Small-Town Strip Club has been steadily building their name as they make strides in the indie world of rock. With over 1 million cumulative streams, the Stratford, Ontario, natives craft songs with personal writing, heartfelt storytelling, sharp lyricism, and a sound that blends blues, rock, country, and alternative influences. STSC has already made waves with their track "CHEAP SHOT," which served as the intro for Spittin' Chiclets, the world's #1 hockey podcast, and performed at the podcast's live show during NHL All-Star Weekend in Toronto in 2024.
They've shared stages with James Barker Band and BIG WRECK, playing to sold-out crowds of over 1,500. They've even brought their energy to a Hamilton Tiger-Cats CFL game playing pregame and at half-time. And in Summer 2024, STSC won Lucknow's Music in the Fields Emerging Artist Competition, awarding themselves a showcase to perform to thousands at the iconic Ontario music festival.
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HERE'S WHAT THEY'VE WON AS CHAMPIONS:
$2,000 to spend at Long & McQuade Musical Instruments
$1,500 in custom merch from Presstime Design and Screenprint
A band photoshoot courtesy of G3 Designs
A one-hour consultation with the Artist Development Team at 745 Music, founded by Jay Emmons of The Glorious Sons
$1,000 to spend courtesy of Protomanni & Associates
$1,000 to spend at Wings Up!
PLUS the opportunity to play a set at some great festivals:
Because Beer (July 12)
Canal Days (August 1 or 2)
Cicada Music & Arts Festival (October 3)
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CONGRATULATIONS!