2/21 Battle of the Bands Wisconsin - Round 2 - the Bur Oak
Schedule
Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
The Bur Oak | Madison, WI
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The Search for Wisconsin’s Next Breakout Artist Continues! Join us at The Bur Oak in Madison for an electrifying night of live music as ten of the area's most promising bands face off in the second round of the Battle of the Bands - Wisconsin. Presented by Sound Check Entertainment and Throughline Studios, in partnership with the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI), this competition is designed to give emerging artists the platform and professional resources they need to take their careers to the next level.With over $5,000 in prizes on the line—including studio recording time at TreeHouse Studios, professional music video production, and a coveted performance slot at Summerfest—the stakes couldn't be higher. Each band will bring their absolute best to the stage to impress the judges and win over the crowd.
The top 2 bands from Round 2 will advance to the finale on March 27th at RallyPoint in Oconomowoc, Wi.
Performing Live:
Dolt
ValleyKil
THEGRADATION
Venus Drug
I Rose From The Dead
Thorgrim
The Psyops
Stray Bales
The First Rule
Mildew
Event Details:
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Where: The Bur Oak | 2262 Winnebago St, Madison, WI 53704
Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM | Show starts at 7:30 PM
Admission: $5 Cover at the door
More Information: For full competition rules, prize details, and upcoming dates, visit: www.soundcheckentertainment.net/bob
Support Local Music! Come out and cheer for your favorite local acts. Your $5 cover not only gets you a night of incredible live performances but also helps support the growth of the Wisconsin music scene. Let’s pack the house and show these bands what Madison's music community is all about!
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