When Dear Rouge took the stage at HOPE RockFest, the votes were being tallied, the scores counted, and the results finalized. It was a tight race, with three incredible local acts Sharlee, Erin Maiden, and The New Hires absolutely ROCKING the crowd at Overflow Brewing Company.
As with last year, one showcase artist was chosen by audience vote and scoring committee to open the stage for our headliners on the HOPE Volleyball SummerFest main stage next July. And if you missed the announcement on Saturday night, we’re thrilled to re-announce that the winner is…
THE NEW HIRES!
Congratulations to the indie rocker 5-piece - we can’t wait to see them again next summer! Catch them at Mooney’s Bay Beach on July 11th, 2026.
