TECH ROCKS IS BACK!

What is Tech Rocks?

TechRocks is the epic battle of the bands where Ottawa’s tech companies go head-to-head on stage, giving our tech communities hidden musical talent a chance to shine.

How it Works

Each band must represent a tech company based in the National Capital Region.
Every band must have at least one employee from their company playing in the group.
Bands will have a min of 3 members, max of 6
Bands must be stage-ready to perform a 30-minute set

Kick-off Event: Wed Oct 22, 2025

Where: Brookstreet Hotel - Doors open at 6PM

Official Tournament begins spring 2026.

Funds are raised in Support of the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition.

The companies represented will have their brand represented throughout the competition (website, social media, onsite signage)

Tickets are FREE but limited

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The Rules

Experience Tech Rocks like never before!

Bands are to be stage ready for live performances on Oct 22nd.

3 Competing Bands will each perform a 30 minute set

Each Show is presented by a Host Sponsor for the in person live show with live audience.

All performances will also be professionally live-streamed, to a pre-registered online audience, with digital voting enabled.

Bands and Host Sponsors will be able to extend their live showcase via a link to customized, branded streaming page.

These links can be shared through their network, to encourage more online support for their bands performance.

Experience Tech Rocks like never before!

Live in audience voting will be made available by mobile app.

The winner chosen will be based on total popular vote of in-house and online audience and a judges panel.

The winning band will receive a premium showcase at Capital Music Week 2026.