DAVENPORT, IOWA (July 21, 2025) — The Quad Cities Karaoke Championship (QCKC) 2025 is in full swing as the competition powers through its final round of fifty qualifiers across 25 local bars, culminating in a thrilling lineup of events throughout August.
August brings fourteen final qualifiers to the stage across top venues like The Gardens, Choppers, Broken Saddle, Pints, The Gatsby, and the highly-anticipated stops at Encore at The Roycroft, one of the newest hotspots in Silvis.
August Qualifier Highlights Include:
- The Gardens: August 1 and 8
- Encore at The Roycroft: August 15 and 23
- The Edge Eatery and Drinkatorium: August 22
- Pints: August 15 and 22
- Broken Saddle, Choppers, BeerTinis, Garrett's Main Track Inn, and more.
Top 2 singers from each qualifier will move on to the Quarterfinals at Common Chord in Davenport, kicking off August 29 and running through September. From there, semifinalists will compete at Rhythm City Casino in October, with the grand finale taking place on November 7.
The championship offers over $5,000 in cash and prizes, recognition across the region, and a spotlight for the best vocal talent the QC area has to offer.
New this year: the QCKC Jr Edition returns on August 16 at the Freight House Farmers Market for aspiring young vocalists aged eight to seventeen.
Remaining Key 2025 Dates:
- Qualifier Rounds: Through August 28
- QCKC Jr. Edition: August 16
- Quarterfinals: August 29, September 5, 12, and 26 (Common Chord)
- Semifinals & Wild Card Round: October 17 and 24 (Rhythm City Casino)
- Finale: November 7 (Rhythm City Casino)
For full event details, venue locations, and registration info, visit quadcitieskaraokechampionship.com.
About QCKC:
The Quad Cities Karaoke Championship is a karaoke championship uniting singers from all corners of the Quad Cities.
Designed to elevate local talent and connect communities, QCKC celebrates voice, vibe, and the power of a great song.
