CMJ Rock Hall Music Fest 2006

The second annual CMJ Rock Hall Music Fest, taking place June 14-18, 2006 in Cleveland, Ohio, has begun its process of determining which bands will be performing at the landmark event, including national acts to headline. The Music Fest will again be held at the premier music venues in the Cleveland area and will feature a Festival Village outside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. As many as 100 artists are expected to perform to tens of thousands of music fans in Cleveland.

Submit NOW to earn a spot on the Daystage. By submitting for these slots, you also enter your band for the chance to win $1000, the chance at a nightime performance during the festival, and the chance to play the Rock Hall again on a future date.



The inaugural 2005 event marked the first time that a new CMJ Festival joined its New York City counterpart among the world’s great music events; Cleveland, with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, multiple club and concert venues and a rich musical culture, proved to be the perfect place to host such an event. Music Fest 2005 sold almost 18,000 admissions and included bands such as the Pixies, Spoon, the Futureheads, Digable Planets, Stephen Malkmus and a dozens of emerging artists.


CMJ Rock Hall Music Fest 2006 will kick off Wednesday, June 14 with an opening-night concert at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. From June 15-18, a full lineup of shows will be featured each evening at Cleveland’s hottest venues (scheduled to include the Agora, Beachland Ballroom, Grog Shop, House of Blues, Odeon, Peabody’s and, new to the Music Fest this year, Wilbert’s). Back-to-back daytime concerts will also be scheduled on two stages at the Festival Village outside the Rock Hall June 16-18. In addition, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will feature a series of educational programs, panel discussions and workshops throughout the weekend.

Submit today for the opportunity to perform at one of the year’s most important music events!

About CMJ

The CMJ Network connects music lovers with the best in new music through print and interactive media as well as live events including CMJ Music Marathon, the largest music industry event of its kind. For 25 years, CMJ has consistently been at the cutting edge of emerging music, largely driven by the insight and adventurous nature of its reporters. CMJ’s panel of over 800 college, non-commercial and commercial radio stations have helped to kick-start and develop thousands of artists’ careers.

About Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum exists to educate its visitors, fans and scholars from around the world about the history and significance of rock and roll music. The Museum carries out this mission through its efforts to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret this art form.