Locals Live 2026
Four Weeks. One Shot at the Spotlight.
Mohegan Sun and Hall Communications present Locals Live, a four-week music competition showcasing the region’s most electrifying local bands and solo artists.
The crowd calls the shots. Audience voting determines which acts advance to the December 9th finale, where finalists perform before a panel of industry judges for a chance at the ultimate prize.
What’s on the Line?
• $5,000 Grand Prize
• Headlining Performance at the Wolf Den
• $1,000 Second-Place Prize
See who takes the stage.
*Disclaimer: For the purposes of this competition, talent is defined as musicians, bands, or singer-songwriters ONLY. All talent must be 21 years of age or older and from CT, RI, MA or NY. Performers must adhere to all Mohegan Sun rules & sign a guidelines contract prior to performance. Talent must be able to be set up by 5:00pm on date of performance for sound check. All rules subject to change/management interpretation.
