After two nights of incredible rock performances at Red Bird Brewing this weekend, Rock The Lake (RTL) is thrilled to announce not one but two winners of the Battle of the Bands. CrushXO and Lucky Monkey will be invited to have a paid spot at RTL this summer, July 11-13, 2025, outside Prospera Place.

The competition was presented by Rock The Lake Music Festival, powered by GSL Sports & Entertainment, and Red Bird Brewing, with support from RTL’s official media partner, K96.3 Kelowna’s Classic Rock, on Friday, February 28th, and Saturday, March 1st, 2025. Over the two-day competition, 10 bands showcased their talent to sold-out crowds. Fans enjoyed performances from some of the region’s best rock bands, and judges found it challenging to select a single winner.

“Our first-ever Battle of the Bands blew us away,” said Dustin Pakosh, Creative Director at GSL Sports & Entertainment. “The energy and atmosphere at Red Bird Brewing was unreal, and the level of talent in the Okanagan’s rock scene is so good! Our team couldn’t be more proud to be a part of it. It caused us a problem, though. We couldn’t pick just one winner. So, we didn’t. We’re stoked to have both CrushXO and Lucky Monkey on board and can’t wait to see them live on the big stage at Rock The Lake.” 

First-release 3-Day Festival Passes are available now for $169 + fees. Only a limited number of first-release passes are available before second-release pricing takes effect. The first wave of artists joining the local talent for Rock The Lake 2025 will be announced soon.

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