Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands
Join us in supporting the next generation of rockstars!
Get ready to rock Richardson! The 2026 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Battle of the Bands, presented by The Zoo, is back and bigger than ever. Young musicians aged 21 and under (bands of 3+ members) have until March 22 to apply for a shot at the qualifier round on Sunday, April 18 at 2 p.m. at Oak Highlands Brewery.
Up to 12 bands will battle it out with a 12-minute set featuring one original song and one cover from the 2026 festival lineup—bring the energy, showmanship, and originality!
The top three finalists advance to perform live on Sunday, May 17 at 1 p.m. on the Texans Credit Union Stage during the main Wildflower! Festival weekend (May 15-17 at Galatyn Urban Park). The grand prize winner takes home $500 cash, a performance slot at Guitars and Growlers, three months of pro rehearsals with Rockstars of Tomorrow, plus spotlight features. Runner-up gets rehearsal time too, and individual honors go to standout musicians. Applications are open now—don't miss your chance to shine at one of North Texas's premier arts & music events!
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