Students booed the opening act of Bruin Bash 2015. This year, several students jumped from the upper bleachers in Pauley Pavilion to get closer to the artists midway through the show. Read more...
Photo: Bruin Bash 2016 featured three main acts plus a number of surprise guest artists. (Nate Nickolai/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Ari Afsar fangirled during her callback for the Chicago musical “Hamilton” because she got to sing for Tony Award-winning director Thomas Kail. The UCLA alumna sang two songs from the show and one from her book, and was asked to stay longer. Read more...
Photo: Alumna Ari Afsar lands one of her first professional roles in musical theater as Eliza Hamilton in “Hamilton.” She previously performed on “American Idol” and in ScatterTones a cappella at UCLA. (Forever Photography)
James Bass flicks his baton to cue musicians when he performs with a choir. But in rehearsal he emerges as a teacher, his choir room becoming his classroom and his vocalists his students. Read more...
Photo: Before coming to the West Coast, James Bass conducted choirs in Florida and Michigan. (Miriam Bribiesca/Photo editor)
College is a time for experimentation, and the musically inclined may become band-curious. In the heart of the Los Angeles music scene, UCLA has ample opportunities for budding rock stars and pop divas to fulfill their artistic urges by starting a band. Read more...
Photo: The Eva B. Ross Foundation includes fourth-years Eva Barrosse and David Miller, who met during freshman year. (Courtesy of Eva B. Ross Foundation)
Andy Grammer had the face of a man whose dreams have come true – and he knows it. He started as a street performer on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, so he couldn’t contain his enthusiasm Thursday while performing at The Greek Theatre – a venue he said he didn’t dare dream of since it hosted the likes of Bruno Mars and One Republic. Read more...
Photo: Singer Andy Grammer co-headlined at The Greek Theatre on Thursday, opening his set with “Keep Your Head Up,” “Fine By Me” and “Kiss You Slow.” (Kelly Ma/Daily Bruin)
R&B music producer Sweater Beats will complete the lineup for Bruin Bash 2016, performing as the pre-opener for Norwegian DJ Matoma and rap artist headliner Ty Dolla $ign. Read more...
Photo: Sweater Beats was the final artist added to the 2016 Bruin Bash lineup. The music producer will perform as the pre-opening act. (Creative Commons photo by EricJonEvans via Flickr)
Los Angeles-based rap artist Ty Dolla $ign will headline Bruin Bash 2016, along with openers Norwegian DJ Matoma and an unannounced artist. On Wednesday, UCLA’s Cultural Affairs Commission and the Campus Events Commission updated the Bruin Bash website to announce Ty Dolla $ign as the headliner. Read more...
Photo: American singer and rapper Ty Dolla $ign will headline Bruin Bash 2016, performing after Matoma and another artist to be unveiled later. (@tydollasign via Twitter)
