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Since 1993

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Register to compete Solo/Duo, Band, Youth, CD | join us!

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The competition will be conducted on Sunday October 5, 2025 and if needed Oct 12, 2025 at Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts, Skyline Performance Hall., 1030 Woodward Ave, Charlotte, NC

Winners represented Charlotte Blues Society in Memphis January 13-17, 2025 at the International Blues Challenge. 


Questions?  Email us:  CLTBluesSociety@gmail.com  

Registration for 2025 opens June 1, 2025- Closes Sept 8. 2025

performance times TBD after registration closes.

Fees due at registration, please pay in the shop/store. 

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Come out for the 2025-2026Queen City Blues Throwdown on Oct

2025-2026 Blues Foundation's 41st Intl Blues Challenge

Conducted January 13-17, 2026 in Memphis!  

Find out more about Memphis at Blues.org

Our 2024 Blues Challenge Winners

    The Charlotte Challenge was conducted on Oct 1, 2023.

    2023-24 Winners!

    The Southern Groove Machine, your Youth Showcase Entry 

    Red Dress Amy wins Band 

    and Melissa McKinney, Solo artist

    2022-23 Challenge Photo Gallery

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      Sunday Sept 7 music begins at 12! 14 acts on 2 stages 

      Free and open to the public. Food & Bev available.

      At Heist Brewery & Barrel Arts 1030 Woodward Ave, Charlotte, NC

      Sponsored by Bojangles and Charlotte Blues Society

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