Local Bands Shine at Riot Fest Showcase | Chicago News

Douglass Park lit up with local talent as Riot Fest’s “End of Summer Celebration” crowned the next wave of Chicago musicians set to rock the 2026 festival — and it wasn’t just one winner. Teen punk trio Large Mouth took top honors, but runner-up metalcore band Rose of Demise also snagged a spot, proving this community-driven showcase is about elevating real neighborhood voices. With big names like Twenty One Pilots already on deck, Riot Fest’s “Beyond the Fest” initiative keeps delivering fresh, fierce sounds from the streets. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0774759752bb852c