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A coalition of Arizona musicians has started a petition for a dedicated local stage at the 2026 Reggae Rise Up Arizona Festival.
The petition follows the 2025 lineup announcement, which organizers feel lacks sufficient representation of homegrown talent.
The proposed "AZ On the Rise" stage aims to showcase Arizona artists and create a more authentic festival experience.
A coalition of local musicians has filed a petition aimed at getting homegrown talent a stage of its own at the Reggae Rise Up Arizona Festival in 2026.
The petition was launched in response to the recent announcement of the Reggae Rise Up Arizona lineup at Tempe Beach Park, where Dirty Heads, Rebelution, Slightly Stoopid, SOJA and Stephen Marley top the bill the weekend of April 17-19.
The goal