The energy inside ArtReam Hall remained electric, with every passing moment of the 130th Sapphire Melody Awards intensifying the anticipation. After ZoZ's unforgettable performance, the mood was set for a string of rock genre awards that would honor the best in the industry. The awards for Best Rock Solo Performance and Best Rock Group Performance were next on the docket, two of the night's most anticipated categories. Both would showcase not only individual prowess but also the collective power of rock bands from Sakura Abode Country, Eagle Country, and Nordic Country.