31/08/2026
Hard Rock Rising – The Lineup is Here
On September 2, the next generation of rock talent takes the stage at Hard Rock Cafe Stockholm as Hard Rock Rising kicks off.
Come support your favorite artist, experience live music up close, and cast your vote as the artists compete for a chance to advance in the global music challenge.
Event Start: 19:30
Hard Rock Cafe Stockholm
Vasagatan 26/Mäster Samuelsgatan 73
Metro: T-Centralen
Free Entry!
These are our Week 1 performers!
New Magazine -
Four Swedish musicians come together to create energetic, authentic rock music. Having played together for many years, the band has built a strong catalogue of original material, including songs from their 2023 EP recorded in collaboration with Carisma Studio. Inspired by bands such as Foo Fighters, The Killers and Blink-182, their music blends familiar influences with their own distinctive sound. Rather than following trends or mainstream expectations, they create music on their own terms.
Yakamoko -
Two young musicians and producers from Stockholm/Sweden Created a band. Keyboardist Anton Zachariadis and Bassist/Lead Singer Elis Linder Ärfström, together with drummer William Holmqvist and guitarist David Lindvall form the band Yakamoko. Yakamoko creates, performs and release music in the genre of Yacht Rock, Pop, Soft Rock among others.
They released their first single together as "Yakamoko" in November 2022.
Von Azul - .azul
Von Azul is Loud, Modern Rock N’ Roll from Stockholm, Sweden.
Drawing inspiration from legends like Led Zeppelin, Guns N’ Roses, Van Halen, and Black Sabbath, the band delivers a sound that is both timeless and modern with their own touch of energy, making them one of the most exciting new forces on the rock scene.
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