The 79th annual Spring Sing has fluttered onto the screen, and talent on campus is in full bloom. Originally slated for the Los Angeles Tennis Center on May 17, the event transitioned to a digital format in the wake of safety concerns following pro-Palestine demonstrations on campus. Read more...
Photo: (Kaylen Ho/Daily Bruin Staff)
girl in red is truly doing it again, redefining live shows. The Norwegian singer-songwriter performed her second LA show Thursday night at the Greek Theatre on her “Doing it Again Tour.” The indie pop artist performed a variety of songs that included fan-favorite classics as well as music from her sophomore album “I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!” released last month. Read more...
Photo: Wearing an oversized dress shirt and a tie, girl in red reaches out toward a concertgoer standing against the barricade. The artist performed songs such as “we fell in love in october” during her May 30 concert. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated June 1 at 11:36 p.m. Correction: The original version of this article incorrectly stated that 13 acts and the comedy troupe Company were meant to participate in Spring Sing. Read more...
Photo: An illustrated title reads “Spring Sing 2024” in airy lettering atop an image of empty seats at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The 79th annual performance was moved to an online livestream, which remains available to stream on the UCLASpringSing YouTube channel. (Photo by Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff. Photo illustration by Kaylen Ho/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated May 23 at 8:45 p.m. Traditional African beats and bites are coming to Westwood with the first annual AfroFusion Festival. AfroFusion Festival will take place Saturday and feature vendors, performers and food from dozens of African countries. Read more...
Photo: Housed in Bunche Hall, the African Studies Center is currenty celebrating its 65th anniversary. Organized by the Black Graduate Students Association, the inaugural AfroFusion Festival will take place Saturday in celebration of Africa Day. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated May 21 at 7:55 p.m. At the Grand Hotel Tartarus, all may not be exactly as it seems. On Tuesday, the premiere of the original opera “The Grand Hotel Tartarus” will be held at UCLA’s Freud Playhouse with an additional performance Thursday, following two preview performances last week. Read more...
Photo: The guests at The Grand Hotel Tartarus raise their glasses to a decadent feast. Composed by professor Richard Danielpour, the opera will premiere Tuesday in the Freud Playhouse with an additional performance Thursday. (Courtesy of Robert Baker)
This post was updated May 16 at 11:25 p.m. Marking a journey of self rejuvenation, Tori Kelly unwrapped the intricacies of her self-titled album. Following the April 5 release of “TORI.,” the Grammy Award-winning vocalist led the debut installment of Grammy U’s new Unwrapped series. Read more...
Photo: Seated on purple lounge chairs, Tenroc and Tori Kelly smile together on the Novo stage. The Grammy Award-winning artist ushered in a new Grammy U event series with “Grammy U Unwrapped: “’TORI.’ by Tori Kelly” on Wednesday evening. (Courtesy of Sarah Morris/Getty Images for the Recording Academy)
This post was updated June 5 at 9:10 p.m. Lap Dog Music Group is helping students find their footing in the music industry. Founded in 2023, Lap Dog Music Group works with artists and repertoire, music curation and artist management. Read more...
Photo: A collage contains an image of Lap Dog Music Group CEO Jude Fucetola and the organization’s logo. The second-year music industry student said Lap Dog focuses on artist development. (Courtesy of Alf Bollardo; Courtesy of Lap Dog Music Group)
