Raccoon Music Award: the semi-finals kick off at Wishlist Club in partnership with OndaRock

The Raccoon Music Award, the contest dedicated to the best emerging under-30 scene, is entering its crucial phase. On Friday, March 13th, the stage of Rome's Wishlist Club will host the first of two semifinals, a pivotal date to determine who will compete for a spot in the final on June 13th at Monk.

The initiative, which sees OndaRock as an official partner in promotion and on the jury, aims to give voice to original, well-structured projects, offering a genuine showcase for new independent music.

The evening: between sure things and surprises

Opening the night will be the rock of young act Sine Mora and another act whose name will only be revealed shortly before the show. Then comes the real contest: six artists will go head to head in 12-minute sets each, in an evening designed to break down the barriers between stage and audience (strictly standing room only) to foster a more direct listening experience.

The contenders

This first semifinal's lineup spans a range of genres and attitudes:

• Hibiscus: Sicilian roots and a natural blend of R&B and hip-hop.
• Beabi: The energy of a full band in service of internationally-minded pop-R&B.
• Alchimisti Anonimi: A fluid fusion of pop, jazz and blues
• Delilah Earnshaw: The eccentric side of synth-pop. Drawing on Lady Gaga-esque suggestions and 2000s nods, she delivers a full-blown show of costumes and choreography.
• Wild Mint: Experimental rock shaded with shoegaze and trip-hop.
• Mind Your Step: The new frontier of urban pop.

Jury and voting procedure

Judging the performances will be a jury made up of Paolo Chemnitz (OndaRock editor), together with representatives from Radio Rock and the label Alfa Music. The verdict, however, will be the result of a joint effort: the audience vote will also be decisive and will be factored in alongside the technical score.

There will be plenty of interactive moments between sets, with quizzes and games offering prizes up for grabs for those in attendance.

Useful info:

• Where: Wishlist Club (Rome)
• When: Friday, March 13th
• Tickets: €7, purchasable directly at the box office.
• Contact: For further information about the final or ticket assistance, you can contact the Raccoon Music Award through the official profile Instagram.

If you want to discover the new independent scene, we'll be waiting for you at the foot of the stage.

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