ROCK ISLAND EVENTS
GET READY TO ROCK
Prepare to let your hair down, for something truly epic
is on the horizon!
WACKEN METAL BATTLE: GR-CY
Wacken Metal Battle is a global competition for emerging metal bands, held in more than 95 countries worldwide. Each year, one winning band from every region earns the chance to perform live at Wacken Open Air, the legendary metal festival in Germany.
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In 2026, Cyprus joins the battle for the first time teaming up with Greece to form
a joint region.
Local bands will compete in the Cyprus Final at Savino Live in January, with the top acts advancing to the Regional Final in Athens. One band will go on to represent Greece and Cyprus on the world stage at Wacken Open Air.
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Learn more about the competition, event dates, and how to apply from the link below:
METAL 2 THE MASSES 2026
Metal 2 The Masses is the official Bloodstock Festival initiative supporting new and upcoming metal bands around the world.
Through live regional events, bands battle it out for a chance to perform on Bloodstock’s New Blood Stage in the UK, sharing the lineup with some of metal’s biggest names.
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After a huge debut in 2025, Metal 2 The Masses returns to Cyprus in 2026, giving local bands another chance to take their music to an international audience.
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Full details, event dates, and application info coming soon!
OUR VISION
At Rock Island Events, we believe in the power of music to challenge the ordinary and redefine what’s possible.
Our vision is to craft immersive, world-class rock and metal experiences in Cyprus—events that resonate beyond the venue and into the hearts of fans everywhere.
We’re bringing iconic artists to our stage, creating a destination where music transcends boundaries,
connects cultures, and inspires
a new era of sound.
