Registration for Hard Rock Rising is now open!



For the sixth year, Hard Rock continues its commitment to aspiring musicians by holding a worldwide search for talented bands to showcase on its international stage. Hard Rock Rising, the world’s most far-reaching global music competition gives local groups a shot at stardom by performing in the world’s largest one day music showcase taking place at Hard Rock Cafes around the world on Wednesday 1st June.

What’s the prize?

$50,000, a professionally produced music video, a Fender Instruments prize pack and an all-expenses-paid trip to perform at Hard Rock Cafe Ibiza.

The Hard Rock Cafe Manchester finalist will win a showcase gig at the cafe, taking place as part of the cafe’s weekly live music Fridays.

What are the competition dates?

Phase 1 - call for entries ends on 11th March. Enter via http://www.hardrockrising.com
Phase 2 - fan voting takes place between 17th and 23rd March
Phase 3 – the world wide live music showcase at each cafe takes place on Wednesday 1st June
Phase 4 – Regional and Global Winners Announced 15th June



Please note that if you are successful, you will need to be available to perform at the Hard Rock Cafe Manchester on Wednesday 1st June.

So are you ready to rock in front of a home crowd at Hard Rock Cafe in Manchester and possibly at the Hard Rock in Ibiza?

Then enter today, the closing date for applications is 11th March via the link below: http://www.hardrockrising.com

I’ve entered, now what?

Shout about the event and make as much noise as possible using the official hashtag on your social media platforms!
On Twitter, you can follow @HardRockCafeMCR and #HardRockRising.

Also check our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hardrockcafemanchester for updates.

For further information and a full copy of the rules, please see http://www.hardrockrising.com

We wish you the best of luck and we hope to see you on the Rock Stage!
Posted: Monday 29th February 2016
ID: 3462 - 1607



Heading to Manchester? Don't forget to stop by Hard Rock Cafe Manchester at the Printworks, Europe's first urban entertainment centre in the heart of Exchange Square!

Located in the centre of the city, the UK's largest Hard Rock will rock your senses serving what can only be described as "The Official Food of Rock", generous drinks and an awe-inspiring collection of rock memorabilia. Priceless pieces from legends The Beatles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Oasis, and Elvis Presley grace the cafe walls along with more contemporary items including stage costumes worn by Natasha Bedingfield and the Arctic Monkeys.

Hard Rock Cafe Manchester can accommodate a crowd of up to 450 guests and features a Rock Shop, live concert stage for performances and special events, and a Rock Lounge with its own cocktail bar available for private parties of up to 100 invited guests.