Jankara, which operates 208 stores nationwide and boasts the largest scale in the karaoke industry in Western Japan, will hold a major singing contest "UTA Rock 2026" on its supervised online karaoke app "UTAO". "UTA Rock 2026" is a major summer singing contest for UTAO, held under the concept of "Rock is not a genre. It's soul." Participants will perform songs that evoke rock, and streamers who advance through the preliminary rounds will clash their respective "souls" on the final stage. This competition features final rounds in three divisions: "New Streamer," "General/Bronze Streamer," and "Silver Streamer and Above," making it an event where everyone from newcomers to veterans has a chance to win. The winner of the Silver Streamer and Above division will receive a grand prize of up to 200,000 yen, and all finalists and supporters of the award-winning streamers will receive a special UTAO T-shirt. This competition will judge not only singing ability but also each individual's personality, expressiveness, and passion displayed during live performances. It is an event where you can fully express your own "rock" this summer. ■ Event Overview Event Name: UTA Rock 2026 Platform: Online Karaoke App "UTAO" Event Divisions: New Streamer Division / General & Bronze Streamer Division / Silver Streamer and Above Division Event Schedule: Preliminary Period: July 1, 2026 (Wed), 12:00 PM - July 12, 2026 (Sun), 11:59 PM Preliminary Results Announcement: Scheduled for July 16, 2026 (Thu) Final Period: July 17, 2026 (Fri), 12:00 AM - July 26, 2026 (Sun), 11:59 PM *The final period may vary by division. Final Results Announcement: Scheduled for July 31, 2026 (Fri) Event Format: (Preliminary) Filming and posting of singing videos / (Final) Live streaming of singing performances For judging methods and detailed rules, please visit the special page below. ▶ Special Page: https://site.karasta.net/contests/UTAROCK2026 ■ How to Participate in the Event Film a singing video (face not req