Rock the Stage 2025 – The 5th annual music competition and fundraiser is back
The stage is set, and the talent is incredible: the 5th annual Rock the Stage — Southwest Florida’s premier all-ages music competition — is gearing up for its three pivotal events leading up to the grand finale.
Upcoming event schedule
Semi-Finals Part One – Singers/Solo Artists & Songwriters
• Saturday, Nov. 22, 5 p.m.
• Nauti Parrot Oasis, 17200 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
A showcase of top singers, artists and songwriters battling for a place in the final round, audience participation (text to vote live)
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Semi-Finals Part Two – Bands
• Saturday, Nov. 29, 5 p.m.
• Lumber Axe Whiskey Bar & Grill, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
Live band performances, audience interaction (text to vote live), axe throwing, and high stakes as bands vie for the finals stage.
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THE FINALS
• Sunday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m.
• Bay Street Yard, 2136 Bay St., downtown Fort Myers
The culmination of the competition: nine finalists across three divisions (singers/artists, songwriters, bands) go head-to-head for the title, prizes, and bragging rights as the winner of Rock the Stage 2025. Live performances, food trucks, drinks, and audience participation (text to vote live).
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Why you should attend
This isn’t just a music event. It’s a high-energy fundraiser supporting the Lewis P. Tabarrini Children’s Music Outreach Foundation, which provides free musical instruments, lessons and scholarships to kids in Southwest Florida who otherwise wouldn’t have access to music education.
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What you should expect
Expect live performances, audience voting, food, drinks, scratch-off raffles, 50/50s, silent auction and community fun.
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Tickets & VIP experience
General admission is a $20 suggested donation at the door. VIP tickets are available for $75 and include perks like preferred seating, private bar/table service, drink tickets, scratch offs for chances to win raffles and more fun surprises.
Get Semi Finals Bands VIP Tickets.
About Rock the Stage
Rock the Stage is Southwest Florida’s largest music competition for all ages and genres. It gives musicians from all over the spotlight to perform, grow and connect — while also supporting the next generation of musicians.