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I Made Rock N Roll Festival is more than a performer—it’s a movement in rock that centers Black authorship and education around rock history. Founded by GANGGANG and Forty5, two Indianapolis-based cultural and live events orgs, the festival launched in downtown Indianapolis at American Legion Mall on May 18, 2024. The inaugural lineup featured artists like Janelle Monáe, Gary Clark Jr., the Robert Randolph Band, Joy Oladokun, Meet Me @ The Altar, and Inner Peace, signaling a bold, inclusive future for rock. While the festival paused in 2025, organizers confirmed a return in 2026, continuing its mission to celebrate diverse voices in rock.