The Ear Candy Coalition Live Music Showdown Finals brings together the top original music acts from this year's competition for one final performance at Ground Zero Blues Club Biloxi on Thursday, July 9 at 6PM. After advancing through the preliminary rounds, Powerbomb, Cookie Wu, Shiba Shiba, and Shades of Wisteria will compete for the $2,500 Grand Prize and other prizes. Throughout the evening, each act will perform original music while being scored by a panel of judges, with audience applause helping determine the ultimate winner. The Live Music Showdown is a fundraiser benefiting Ear Candy Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting independent musicians and fostering the growth of original music throughout the MS Gulf Coast and beyond. In addition to an exciting night of live performances, attendees can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a brand-new Gibson Les Paul, with the winner drawn during the finals. Whether you're discovering new artists or cheering on your favorite finalist, this is a celebration of creativity, community, and the future of original music.