Band Lizium, from Rio de Janeiro, is a finalist in the João Rock band competition The band Lizium, from Niterói (RJ), won the João Rock 2026 Band Competition. The final this Saturday (18), in Ribeirão Preto (SP), featured the participation of the bands A Graxa, from São Paulo (SP), and Vaine e Funkse, from Uberlândia (MG). The live performances were evaluated by a technical jury, who chose the original psychedelic rock pop from Rio de Janeiro. With the victory, Lizium joined the festival's line-up and will perform on August 1st. Tickets for João Rock 2026 are sold out. The final of the band competition also included the Batalha da Aldeia Selective. Mano Batz is the MC who will represent Ribeirão Preto in the rhyme contest that will take place at the festival. Mano Batz will face Big Mike, Japa, national champion of Batalha da Aldeia in 2025, and Levinsk, two-time champion of the competition at João Rock. ?Click here to follow the g1 Ribeirão e Franca channel on WhatsApp The band Lizium, from Niterói (RJ), won the João Rock 2026 band competition Rafael Cautella The sound of Lizium With a style dubbed by the members themselves as 'psychedelic pop rock', Lizium bets on a completely original repertoire. The sound mixes rhythms such as MPB, jazz, funk rock and electronic music to address existential themes, self-knowledge and protests. "In our songs we seek to convey our naked soul, we talk about human pains and pleasures, the doubts of existence, self-knowledge and the psychedelia embedded in the matter, always with a hint of humor and joy", explain the members. The band features Pedro Marcolini (vocals), Pedrinho (guitar), João Soledade (keyboard), João Rollim (drums) and João Cabelo (bass). Banda Lizium, from Niterói (RJ), is a finalist in the João Rock 2026 band competition Disclosure The quintet's trajectory began in 2021, when the musicians decided to play together while still in their teens. The official group, however, was only consolidated the following year with the entry of the keyboardist and vocalist. The route included improvised shows throughout Rio de Janeiro. To participate in the João Rock selection, the musicians sent recordings of the live album "Lizium, O Espetáculo", recorded at the arts center at the Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF). READ ALSO: See João Rock's show times and stage schedule Rock with rap and lyrics about workers: get to know A Graxa, a finalist in the Project Vaine band competition and Funkse, from Uberlândia, is a finalist in the João Rock band competition Between country music and the underground, Ribeirão keeps rock alive with original bands, covers and festivals Lizium bets on original repertoire and 'psychedelic pop rock' to win the competition for the João Rock competition Disclosure Expectations before the competition Before final this Saturday, the musicians told g1 that the objective in signing up for the contest was to show the band's identity and deliver an energetic performance to the public. According to the band, sincerity on stage combined with the musical arrangements could guarantee first place, as the delivery represents the essence of the project they created. "We think the compositions and arrangements fully represent the soul of the art and the love of getting on stage and giving ourselves completely." Lizium members during presentation. Group competes for a place on the main stage of the festival this Saturday (18) Disclosure See more news from the region on g1 Ribeirão Preto and Franca VIDEOS: Everything about Ribeirão Preto, Franca and the region c