Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans is hosting Hard Rockin Rising, the global music competition launched today by Hard Rock International and Coca-Cola, spanning 34 countries and 64 Hard Rock Cafes, to give emerging artists a career launching stage. 

Hard Rock Rising unfolds as a series of live performances at Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans. Local fan votes advance artists round by round. The Coke Studio team then selects one grand prize winner who earns a recording session, $10,000, a performance at Hard Rock Orlando and more. 

Local musicians have been chosen for live competition rounds running September 2nd, 9th, and 16th with the final round on September 23rd. The global winner will be announced October 5th. 

Rounds: 

September 2nd: Mile High Rangers | Randy MC 

September 9th: Daryl Johnson & Funkfix featuring Stitch | Chris Pryor & The Main Event | She Might Be a Beast 

September 16th:  BassX | KB & the Backbeat | Whitney Mixon