Each year, a unique rock n roll event unfolds at the Ridgefield Playhouse. Get ready for BandJam 2021, where middle and high school rock bands from Connecticut and New York audition to become finalists and earn the right to battle it out on the Ridgefield Playhouse stage, which takes place this Sunday, June 6, from 4 to 8 PM.
Every year, I am honored to be named one of four BandJam judges, and I wouldn t miss it for the world. The talent I ve seen and experienced year after year keeps me coming back for more.
Get our free mobile app
You won t believe the musicianship and vocal talent from these teenage bands that emanate from the Ridgefield Playhouse stage and you can be there to witness it for yourself by ordering your tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. Check out the high school BandJam 2018 winners, Gilbert.
Local youths compete for musical glory at Ridgefield Playhouse s annual BandJam
Keith Loria
FacebookTwitterEmail
1of3
Former American Idol contestant and Connecticut singer Kimberley Locke will serve as one of the judges at this year’s BandJam on June 6.Contributed Photo /Show MoreShow Less
2of3
BandJam will be held on June 6 at the Ridgefield Playhouse.Ridgefield Playhouse / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
3of3
Local middle school and high school bands will get a chance to shine as the Ridgefield Playhouse’s BandJam competition returns in 2021 on June 6.
“It’s a show for kids, run by kids and gets people who are interested in music and the arts to come and perform,” said Allison Stockel, the Ridgefield Playhouse’s executive director. “It’s like American Idol, where they try out before judges and then we whittle it down to the top middle school and high school bands, and they do a full performance and get feedback from our judges.”
Celebrity Judges and the Next Generation of Musicians come together on June 6 at The Ridgefield Playhouse for BandJam 2021 Written by The Ridgefield Playhouse
Now s your chance to see the next generation of musicians before they make it to the big time!
Sunday, June 6th at 4pm marks the 11th year that
The Ridgefield Playhouse will present
BandJam! A fundraiser that promotes teen musicians in middle school and high school and supports their love of music. With celebrity judges:
“American Idol” finalist Kimberly Locke, i95fm’s Morning Show host Ethan Carey, founder of Entourage Talent, Wayne Forte, and multi-platinum record producer Aaron Accetta, host/comedian
The Ridgefield Playhouse introduces the next generation of musicians with BandJam 2021 Written by The Ridgefield Playhouse
Get ready as
The Ridgefield Playhouse introduces the next generation of new musicians to the world! The
Ridgefield BandJam competition is back with some of the most talented local area middle and high school bands competing for the title of BandJam 2021 winner! On
Sunday, June 6 at 4pm, things heat up when Premier Rock Guitarist –
Richie Scarlet performs as special guest with BandJam finalists on The Playhouse stage before a live audience! The “Bandjammers” will face a panel of judges from the music industry including: