22nd
May 2026: Yamaha Music India announces the 7th
edition of its flagship event, “Teens Rock – The Battle of Bands,”
continuing its efforts to support and encourage young musicians across India.
This year’s edition will be powered by Trinity College London, further
strengthening the platform’s focus on music education and performance
excellence.
The
competition has returned after six years in an even bigger format. In
collaboration with Trinity College London, this year’s edition will be open to
participation from both schools and music academies, expanding the platform’s
reach to a larger community of aspiring young talent.
Speaking
about the announcement, Mr. Kennei Sakai, Managing Director, Yamaha Music
India said, “Teens Rock 2026 is not just a competition but a platform that
celebrates creativity, collaboration, and the passion for music among young
performers. We are excited to bring back the event after six years alongside
Trinity College London and look forward to discovering the next generation of
musical talent from schools and music academies.”
Since
its launch, Teens Rock has emerged as one of India’s most recognized music
competitions, bringing together talented musicians from across the country and
providing them with an opportunity to perform on a professional stage. The
competition will be conducted in different phases across multiple cities before
culminating in a grand finale in Bangalore on 4th October 2026.
Participating bands will perform in front of eminent judges, live audiences,
and renowned professionals from the music industry. The winning band will
receive Yamaha’s instruments along with the prestigious title of “Teens Rock
2026 Winner,” recognizing their musical excellence, teamwork, and live
performance capabilities.
The
collaboration with Trinity College London is expected to bring additional music
education expertise and a broader perspective to the initiative.
Mr.
Ryoji Maruyama, Sales Unit Head, Yamaha Music India said,
“With Teens Rock 2026 now open to both schools and music academies, we are
excited to expand the reach of the platform to a wider group of musicians
across India. We look forward to witnessing diverse performances, stronger
competition, and an even more engaging live music experience this year.”
“At
Trinity College London, we strongly believe in the transformative power of
music education. This association reflects our commitment to nurturing
creativity, confidence, collaboration, and artistic expression among students.
We are delighted to partner with Yamaha Music India on a platform that
celebrates emerging musical talent, prepares and inspires the next generation
of performers across the country,” said Mr. Sachin Das, India Head, Trinity
College London.
The
7th edition of Teens Rock 2026 aims to inspire the next generation of musicians
to dream bigger, perform louder, and take their musical journey to new heights.
For
details regarding registrations, criteria, schedules and more, visit:
https://in.yamaha.com/en/about-yamaha/yamaha-teens-rock-2026-battle-of-bands.html
About
Yamaha Music India: Established in March 2008, Yamaha Music India
Pvt. Ltd. is part of the Yamaha Corporation worldwide group of companies and
offers full line of Yamaha musical instruments, and Audio products to India
market.
Yamaha
Music India has expanded domestic manufacturing capabilities to improve cost
efficiency, supply agility, and market responsiveness by setting up a
manufacturing unit in Chennai since 2019. The company continues to innovate and
develop at the Chennai facility as a part of the Made in India strategy.
Further investment for the brand expansion continues through retail,
institutional partnerships, and structured music education initiatives.
About
Trinity College London: Trinity College London is an international
awarding organization, publisher and independent education charity based in
London, United Kingdom. It was established in 1872 as the Church Choral Society
and the College of Church Music, and since beginning operations as an exam
board in 1877, it has specialised in the assessment of communicative and
performance skills covering music, drama, and English language. Each year, approximately
850,000 candidates take Trinity examinations in more than 80 countries.