Wednesday, February 4

Opera ‘Schoenberg in Hollywood’ stages life of acclaimed composer, UCLA professor

This post was updated May 18 at 8:47 p.m. A Hollywood story is being told in a new way with an opera’s West Coast premiere. A production of composer Tod Machover’s piece “Schoenberg in Hollywood” will have a four-show run from Sunday to Thursday at the UCLA Nimoy Theater. Read more...

Photo: Omar Ebrahim (left), Jesse Darden (center) and Sara Womble (right) perform on stage during a production of “Schoenberg in Hollywood” at the Boston Lyric Opera in 2018. The opera, created by composer Tod Machover, will launch its West Coast premiere this week with a four-show run at the UCLA Nimoy Theater through Thursday. (Courtesy of Liza Voll)


Student DJ Eszter Chappell spins up dynamic sets, builds community through music

This post was updated May 18 at 8:38 p.m. Eszter Chappell is stirring up the Westwood DJ scene with her unapologetic confidence and energy. The first-year business economics student – also known as DJ ST3RR – said she began DJing with her own DJ deck after unwrapping it for Christmas in 2023. Read more...

Photo: Eszter Chappell sits on a staircase and smiles for a photo, looking up toward the camera while wearing a pink top and denim jeans. The first-year business economics student performs as DJ ST3RR. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)


Spring Sing 2025 showcases artistic talent as Ella Gibson, ACA All Day win awards

This post was updated May 18 at 8:33 p.m. With more than 75 years of UCLA history, Spring Sing was back in full bloom in 2025. Read more...

Photo: Ella Gibson (center) holds a bouquet of flowers while accepting the award for Best Overall Act at Spring Sing 2025 for her performance of her original song “Patch” earlier in the evening. The talent showcase and competition was held Friday night at the Los Angeles Tennis Center and featured performances from 12 acts representing various forms of dance and music.(Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)


Spring Sing 2025: Viva Corless’ music works to explore complexity of emotion, life

Through her music, Viva Corless is unfolding a love letter to her sonic authenticity. After her second time auditioning, the second-year theater student will take the stage for her first Spring Sing to perform her original song “Eat Your Words.” Corless said she wrote “Eat Your Words” when she was 16, and the song reckons with the societal pressures young women and queer people face growing up. Read more...

Photo: Viva Corless sits on a bed while wearing a white top and jeans, looking at an open notebook and playing her guitar. The second-year theater student from Sacramento, California, will perform her original song “Eat Your Words” from her album “As Long as I Can” at Spring Sing. (Isabella Appell/Daily Bruin)


Spring Sing 2025: ACA All Day embraces diverse styles of dance, cultivates close community

From day to night, ACA All Day showcases the world of dance with its moves. Following a win at the All-Cal Annual Hip-Hop Dance Competition, the student-led competitive dance team is returning to this year’s Spring Sing stage with its multifaceted choreography. Read more...

Photo: Members of the student-led competitive dance team ACA All Day practice a routine in a parking garage. The group will bring a blend of genres and styles to its Spring Sing performance, from jazz funk to waacking. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Spring Sing 2025: Matty Gottesman reflects on musical process, community connection ahead of show

Matty Gottesman is back for another Spring Sing, this time with company. Singer-songwriter and producer Gottesman – a performer at the virtual 2024 Spring Sing – is bringing his original song “Voice of Reason” to the Los Angeles Tennis Center stage Friday. Read more...

Photo: Matty Gottesman (left) and his bandmates pose for a picture outside of Royce Hall. The third-year communication student will return to the Spring Sing stage with his song “Voice of Reason” on Friday. (Isabella Appell/Daily Bruin)


Spring Sing 2025

Spring Sing is back for the first time since 2023. After the annual student talent showcase and competition was canceled last year, the event will return to the Los Angeles Tennis Center on May 16. Read more...

Photo: (Valerie Liman/Daily Bruin staff)



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