Rock the Light is the Midwest's largest Contemporary Christian Music Festival. In its ninth year, Rock the Light continues to bring the best music and messages to Kansas City youth and adults. Celebrate nine years of Rock the Light with over 15,000 people at Starlight Theatre this Labor Day weekend (August 28-29).

Rock the Light IX is teaming with other major festivals in the nationwide Christian Festival Association to bring you the “Rock the Light Talent Search presented by Essential Records", a joint online talent search competition that culminates at Rock the Light IX with a live competition among the 10 finalists chosen by online voting.

Here's how it works:
Online voting will take place from when you submit until May 31. The 10 artists with the highest number of votes will advance to the final round.

The judging of the final round will be split between a second round of online voting and the “finals” showcase and competition performance will be held “live” at the festival at the festival. Each finalist (band or track) will be given 10 minutes - enough time for two songs. This will be strictly enforced.

One artist will be chosen as the Grand Prize Winner and will be invited to move on to perform at the national Talent Search finals in Nashville later this year (date is not known at this time). Artist will be responsible for all cost associated with traveling to the finals in Nashville. The national winner will receive a development contract with Provident Label Group’s Essential Records.

Rock the Light is not just music. Enjoy games, meet & greets with the bands, inspirational speakers, educational programs for youth leaders, adventures at the Kansas City Zoo, and much more!