News: Camp Electric launches fourth annual contest
CAMP ELECTRIC LAUNCHES 4th ANNUAL ROCK THE CAMP CONTEST, POWERED BY FENDER
Grand prize winner will open for Dove Award-winning Christian hip-hop artist KB in Nashville and receive a Fender 75th Anniversary electric guitar
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — OCTOBER 13, 2026 – Camp Electric, the annual music and faith camp for teens held at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is inviting aspiring artists to step up to the mic for its 4th Annual Rock the Camp contest, powered by Fender. Entrants will submit a performance video, rally their supporters during public voting and compete for a grand prize that includes an opening slot for Dove Award-winning Christian hip-hop artist KB at a live show in Nashville next summer and a Fender 75th Anniversary electric guitar.
Video submissions will be accepted October 5 – November 6, 2026, with public voting running November 2 – 15, 2026. Supporters may vote once per day, per email address. Public voting will play a major role in determining the top five finalists, whose videos will advance to a panel of artists and music industry professionals for final review on November 6.
The judging panel includes award-winning producer, composer and songwriter Tommee Profitt; chart-topping Christian artist Colton Dixon; California alt-pop recording artist bodie; contemporary Christian artist and songwriter Terrian; and Charles Van Dyke, VP of Promotion & Partnerships at Provident / Sony Music. Many past winners of Rock the Camp have received record deals, notably 2019 winner Joseph O’Brien, who is now signed with Gotee Records.
Judges L to R: Tommee Profitt; Colton Dixon; bodie; Terrian; Charles Van Dyke
The panel will select one grand prize winner from the five finalists. The winner will receive an opening slot for KB in Nashville in summer 2027 and a Fender 75th Anniversary electric guitar.
Artists can submit a performance video at https://www.campelectric.com/.
Rock the Camp is part of Camp Electric’s mission to inspire the next generation to develop their gifts and use them for the glory of God. Camp Electric returns to MTSU June 27–July 1, 2027, for students ages 13–19, with its artist and instructor lineup to be announced.
From guitar and drums to songwriting, vocals and more, Camp Electric students learn from working musicians and industry professionals who offer practical guidance to help them grow. Past and present instructors include players associated with artists such as TobyMac, Forrest Frank, Carrie Underwood and for KING + COUNTRY.
ABOUT CAMP ELECTRIC
For more than 18 years, Camp Electric has connected teen musicians and creatives with Christian artists, touring professionals and industry insiders. Students ages 13–19 spend a week growing in faith, music and community through instruction, mentor Q&As, worship, concerts and opportunities to connect with fellow young artists. Lodging and meals are included. Learn more atcampelectric.com.
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