ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – For the first time, Hard Rock Live hosted an all-ages rock show in partnership with the Rock & Roll Institute, putting the spotlight on the next generation of musicians.
“This partnership represents what’s possible when professional music venues and youth arts organizations come together,” said Christina Valdez, President of Rock & Roll Institute. “It’s about opening doors, amplifying young voices and showing kids that they belong on stages like this.”
The Rock and Roll Institute is a local nonprofit that empowers young musicians, helping them build confidence and find a passion through a week-long camp.
Ten student bands performed as part of the camp’s final concert, with each group playing songs they selected themselves…