The stage is set, and the talent is incredible: the 5th annual \u00ad\u00adRock\u202fthe\u202fStage \u2014 Southwest Florida\u2019s premier all-ages music competition \u2014 is gearing up for its three pivotal events leading up to the grand finale.<\/p>\n
Upcoming event schedule<\/p>\n
Semi-Finals Part One \u2013 Singers\/Solo Artists & Songwriters<\/p>\n
\u2022 Saturday, Nov. 22, 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Nauti\u202fParrot\u202fOasis<\/a>, 17200 S Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers<\/a><\/p>\n A showcase of top singers, artists and songwriters battling for a place in the final round, audience participation (text to vote live) <\/p>\n *** *** ***<\/p>\n Semi-Finals Part Two \u2013 Bands<\/p>\n \u2022 Saturday, Nov. 29, 5 p.m.<\/p>\n \u2022 Lumber\u202fAxe\u202fWhiskey\u202fBar\u202f&\u202fGrill<\/a>, 2158 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers<\/a><\/p>\n Live band performances, audience interaction (text to vote live), axe throwing, and high stakes as bands vie for the finals stage.<\/p>\n *** *** ***<\/p>\n THE FINALS<\/p>\n \u2022 Sunday, Dec. 14, 2 p.m.<\/p>\n \u2022 Bay\u202fStreet\u202fYard<\/a>, 2136 Bay St., downtown Fort Myers<\/a><\/p>\n 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).<\/p>\n *** *** ***<\/p>\n Why you should attend<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t just a music event. It\u2019s a high-energy fundraiser supporting the Lewis P. Tabarrini Children\u2019s Music Outreach Foundation<\/a>, which provides free musical instruments, lessons and scholarships to kids in Southwest Florida who otherwise wouldn\u2019t have access to music education.<\/p>\n *** *** ***<\/p>\n What you should expect<\/p>\n Expect live performances, audience voting, food, drinks, scratch-off raffles, 50\/50s, silent auction and community fun.<\/p>\n *** *** ***<\/p>\n Tickets & VIP experience<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Get VIP Tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n