Celebrating the thrill of musical discoveries
Discovery Green is helping Houston’s talented musicians and the city’s live music lovers find each other again this fall. Due to popular demand, the Discover Houston Music contest and showcase at Discovery Green is back!
Houston bands were invited to nominate themselves to play the Discover Houston Music showcase on Nov 15 from 7 – 10 pm during the opening of the Ice at Discovery Green.
Voting is now closed. Winners will be announced Oct 25.
Discovery Green and consultant Wonky Power will narrow down the submission list based on criteria including skill, originality, repertoire and presence. Up to 40 bands will be selected to enter the voting round. The three musicians/bands with the most votes will then be invited to play the Discover Houston Music showcase. The band with most votes will receive $1000 for their headlining performance and the two runner ups will receive $500 each.
In addition to playing the Discovery Houston Music showcase, the top three bands will receive a professionally mixed live video of one of their songs performed at the showcase. Plus promotion via a press release sent to Houston media outlets and on Discovery Green and Wonky Power website and social media. Winning bands will also be invited to play a future event at Discovery Green.
Important Dates
Submissions will be open Aug 1 through Aug 31.
Voting on the 40 bands selected for the next round will begin Oct 1 and end Oct 20.
The top three winners will be announced October 25.
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Last Year's Winners
The Creeps are a 4-piece hard-rock band that brings a raw, power-driven sound to the stage. The Houston based group began performing in the fall of 2020 and have not slowed down since. They’ve performed at popular city venues including White Oak Music Hall and The Houston Rodeo. Drawing inspirations from Grunge, Rock, and Heavy Metal, they blend these influences to create an energetic thunderous sound throughout their music and performances.
Blossom Aloe is an indie rock quintet from Houston, TX. The band incorporates elements of bedroom-pop, psychedelia, and alternative rock into their sound, with no two songs sounding alike. Summer Days Heavy Rain is the band’s latest album featuring tracks Getaway and You’re Telling Me. Now, Blossom Aloe continues to write/record new music and play shows across Texas.
Sugar Joiko is a contemporary pop singer with a harmonious edge of soul meets synth wave. A girl gamer with an addiction to Japanese culture, this New Orleans native is a deft song maker whose global influence for composition and songwriting make her a unique and fresh addition in today’s realm of pop music.