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[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1500607488916{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]It\u2019s that time of year when Dylan Hilliker spreads his arms wide, summons forth the best and brightest young musicians and artists from SE Minnesota and surrounding midwest, and provides us with a vehicle to launch us into summer. That\u2019s right, it\u2019s ROCKchester time, friends, and Part IV is set to be the best yet.<\/p>\n

\"Dylan

Dylan Hillicker, creator of ROCKchester Festival<\/p><\/div>\n

ROCKchester was born in the mind of 16-year-old Hilliker, a high school student discouraged by the landscape of the music scene in Rochester, particularly for young musicians like himself. Instead of idly lamenting the culture around him, he decided to band together with other young creatives and community mentors to cultivate an event that celebrated musical and artistic youth and gave them a chance to showcase their talents for the public.<\/p>\n

Hilliker, now 20, is finishing up his music business degree from Belmont University in Nashville. What has resulted from his carefully tended mindseed is an annual summer kickoff that celebrates up-and-coming music, art, and ideas. Each year, the festival has grown, and this year finds it sprawled out among four important Rochester arts venues\u2014the OG, Pure Rock Studios<\/a>; the veteran, Rochester Civic Theatre Company<\/a>; the cool kid, Canvas & Chardonnay<\/a>; and musician’s Mecca, Carpet Booth Studio<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also included in Part IV is a Community Arts Panel and Discussion, in partnership with Destination Medical Center<\/a>. This will include discussion with a panel of community arts leaders on how to best continue vibrant, sustainable growth for arts in our city, as well as create an opportunity for connection between the different working parts of Rochester\u2019s arts and leadership scene. It will then continue with a Global Cafe led by Rochester arts youth in which all participants can contribute to the conversation. Do you want to find out what the Rochester arts leaders have on their minds? Do you want to add your thoughts and ideas? Find out more, and don\u2019t forget to RSVP\u2014it\u2019s free! You can do so here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cYeah, yeah,\u201d you may be thinking, \u201cthat\u2019s all great, but what\u2019s the lineup?\u201d<\/p>\n

So glad you asked. Brace yourselves.
\n(Bio blurbs provided by Dylan Hilliker\/ROCKchester.)<\/p>\n

Tickets are available in a variety of packages!
\nBuy Tickets<\/a><\/div>\n

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NIGHT 1, JUNE 14TH<\/h3>\n

Rochester Civic Theatre Company
\nBlack Box
\n6 PM – 11PM<\/p>\n

GULLY BOYS<\/h4>\n

Gully Boys is a project fueled on determination, self-assuredness, and a DIY mentality. Formed in 2016 when none of the members knew how to play their respective instruments, the group has experienced a meteoric rise to the tune of a sold-out First Avenue main room and City Pages\u2019 title of \u201cMinnesota\u2019s Best New Band”. All you have to do is pick up an instrument and start playing, kids. The rest is history.<\/p>\n