Get ready to shred! The 2024 US Air Guitar Championships season is here, bringing the excitement of Air Guitar Competition to cities across the nation. Whether you’re a seasoned air guitarist or a first-time strummer, there’s a stage waiting for you to unleash your inner rockstar. This year’s events promise to be bigger and louder, culminating in the National Finals in Cleveland, OH.
Regional Air Guitar Competitions: The Road to Nationals
The journey to the National Finals begins with the Regional competitions. These electrifying events are taking place across the United States, offering multiple opportunities to compete and witness the art of air guitar. From coast to coast, passionate air guitarists will battle it out for a chance to advance.
Northeast Region:
- Brooklyn, NY: May 4th at Barrow’s Intense Tasting Room. Get your tickets to witness “The Galactic Strum-Off” and see who will be crowned the Brooklyn champion. Get tickets here or enter to compete.
- Manhattan, NY: June 14th at Hard Rock Manhattan. Don’t miss the Manhattan Regional for a high-energy air guitar showdown in the heart of New York City. Get tickets here or enter to compete.
- Cleveland, OH: May 23rd at The Winchester. Cleveland is a hot spot for air guitar action! Catch the regional competition at The Winchester. Get tickets here or enter to compete.
Midwest Region:
- Kansas City, MO: May 18th at The Brick. Experience the air guitar fever in the Midwest at the Kansas City Championships. Get tickets here or enter to compete.
- Chicago, IL: June 15th at LiveWire Lounge. Get ready for some serious air shredding at the Chicago Regional. Tickets link to come, but you can enter to compete now.
- Des Moines, IA: June 8th at Backroads Lounge. Iowa air guitarists, this is your chance! Tickets link to come, but sign up to compete.
- Minneapolis, MN: June 26th at Pub 47. The Twin Cities will rock with air guitar energy at the Minneapolis Qualifier. Get tickets here or enter to compete.
Southern Region:
- Houston, TX: May 18th, Venue TBA. Texas air guitarists, your regional is coming soon! Tickets link to come, enter to compete.
- Austin, TX: June 1st at The Highball. Austin is known for its music scene, and now it’s bringing the air guitar heat! Get tickets here or enter to compete.
- Cape Canaveral, FL: June 22nd at Victory Casino Cruises. Air guitar on the high seas? Don’t miss the unique Cape Canaveral Regional. Tickets link to come, enter to compete.
Western Region:
- San Francisco, CA: May 4th at Bottom of the Hill. The West Coast air guitar scene kicks off in San Francisco! Get tickets here or enter to compete.
- San Diego, CA: June 1st at The Template. Southern California air guitarists, show your moves in San Diego. Get tickets here or enter to compete.
- Santa Rosa, CA: June 13th at The California Theater of Santa Rosa. Northern California gets another chance to shred in Santa Rosa. Get tickets here or enter to compete.
- Denver, CO: June 7th at HQ. The Mile High City will host a high-altitude air guitar battle. Get tickets here or enter to compete.
- Boise, ID: June 8th at The Shredder. Boise is ready to shred – air guitar style! Get tickets here or enter to compete.
- Salt Lake City, UT: May 31st at The DLC at Quarters. Utah air guitarists, it’s your time to shine. Get tickets here or enter to compete.
- Seattle, WA: June 15th at Pour Decisions. The Pacific Northwest air guitar scene is heating up in Seattle. Tickets link to come, enter to compete.
- Portland, OR: June 22nd at Dante’s. Portland is known for its vibrant arts scene – get ready for some air guitar artistry. Get tickets here or enter to compete.
Qualifier Events:
- Custer, SD: May 25th, Venue TBA. South Dakota air guitarists, here’s your chance to qualify! Tickets link to come, enter to compete.
Online Regional Air Guitar Competition
For those who can’t make it to a physical location, the Twitch Online Regional provides a fantastic opportunity to participate in the air guitar competition from anywhere.
- Twitch Online Regional: June 30th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT on twitch.tv/usairguitar. Watch the online action and enter to compete.
Video Submission Details for Online Regional:
- Round 1 video deadline: Thursday before your Regional date, June 27th by 11:59pm EST.
- Round 2 video deadline: 1 DAY BEFORE your Regional date, June 29th by 11:59pm EST. Compulsory tracks will be sent 72 hours prior.
National Finals: Cleveland, OH – July 20th, 2024
Mark your calendars! The ultimate air guitar showdown, the National Finals, will be held in Cleveland, OH at the Beachland Ballroom on Saturday, July 20th, 2024. Witness the nation’s top air guitarists battle for the US title. Tickets are on sale now at www.beachlandballroom.com.
Don’t miss out on the air guitar competition excitement this season! Whether you’re competing or cheering, get ready for an unforgettable experience.
