What is
the Big Gig?

The BIG GIG is a live performance event that takes place at the end of every semester at iconic local venues. After months of rehearsal, students from our Cadets, Get Started, Core, and Adult Night Sessions programs perform the songs they’ve learned all semester in front of a live audience.

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660+ performances

🎸
38 Gigs

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13 YEARS

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260+ bands

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12 venues

THE NEXT BIG GIG:

Sat 10/3 & Sun 10/4

at bakes brewing co.
1718 Highway 71, Wall, NJ

F.A.Q.

WHERE & WHEN IS THE NEXT GIG?

The next Gig will be 10/3 & 10/4 at Bakes Brewing Co. in Wall!

DO I NEED TICKETS?

No, tickets are not required for this event.

WHEN SHOULD I SHOW UP?

Please arrive 45 minutes before your set time.

WHAT DO I DO WHEN I ARRIVE?

Check in with our staff at the sign-in table and grab your Performer Pass.

WILL THIS BE LIVE-STREAMED?

The show may be recorded and uploaded to our Youtube. It may or may not be live-streamed.

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THE october 2026 BIG gig SCHEDULE

Mark your calendar with your performance date and time!

Saturday 10/3

Stage 1 — Indoor

* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *

10:35 AM The Headaches Clare D Core

11:10 AM Fickle Horizon Des S Core

11:45 AM Electric Diamond Andrew P Core

12:25 PM Tornado Watch Andy L Night Sessions

1:02 PM Bass Heavy Andy L Night Sessions

1:39 PM Fit for a Funeral Mike B Core

2:19 PM Von Dönkee Mike B Core

2:54 PM The Hackers Andy L Night Sessions

3:31 PM The Resurgents Mike B Night Sessions

4:13 PM Sacré Blues Band Mike B Night Sessions

4:50 PM White Lights Brent B Night Sessions

5:27 PM Former Strangers Rob T Night Sessions

6:04 PM Zone 331 Kristen W Night Sessions

6:46 PM Lost at C Sal G Night Sessions

7:23 PM Off the Page Rich L Night Sessions

8:00 PM Flat Catz Andrew P Night Sessions

8:37 PM Project Chatter Sal G Night Sessions

Stage 2 — outdoor

* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *

10:00 AM Cadets Red Bank Clare D Cadets

10:20 AM Cadets Asbury Park Aiden V Cadets

10:45 AM Get Started Jrs. 4 PM Wednesdays Red Bank Chase E Get Started Jrs.

11:05 AM Musicianal Marios Aiden V Get Started Srs.

11:25 AM Pickles on Fire Aiden V Get Started Srs.

11:50 AM Dropout Jr's Brent B Get Started Srs.

12:10 PM Next Level Clare D Get Started Srs.

12:30 PM The Wildcards Bryan H Get Started Srs.

12:55 PM Surf Tacos Aiden V Core

1:30 PM The Gig Pigs Andy L Core

2:05 PM The Crazy Gang Andy L Core

2:45 PM Kings and Queens Rich L Core

3:20 PM Mascara Kristen W Core

3:55 PM Cosmic Katz Brent B Core

5:10 PM Crime Rate in July Peter W Core

5:45 PM Glass House Tommy H Core

6:20 PM Systematic Takedown Brent B Core

6:55 PM Nose Bleed Brent B Core

7:30 PM American Slang Rob T Core

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Sunday 10/4

Stage 1 — Indoor

* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *

10:00 AM The Space Crocs Aiden V Core

10:35 AM Cool Chaos Kristen W Core

11:15 AM The Only Choice Pete W Core

11:50 AM Cannibalistic Chicken Sal G Core

12:30 PM Eclectics Rich L Night Sessions

1:07 PM Mai Tais Rich L Night Sessions

1:44 PM The Shingles Rob T Night Sessions

2:21 PM Low Tide Mike B Core

3:01 PM A Shore Thing Kristen W Night Sessions

3:38 PM Lady Apocalypse John C Night Sessions

4:15 PM Desert Radio Rob T Night Sessions

4:57 PM Hot Flashes Rich L Night Sessions

5:34 PM East Of Main Rich L Night Sessions

6:11 PM Hidden Agenda Bryan H Night Sessions

6:48 PM Cheeto Fingers Chase E Core

7:28 PM Jack's Problem Abbie G Night Sessions

8:05 PM Modelo Effect Andrew P Night Sessions

8:42 PM Frankie White Claws Andy L Night Sessions

Stage 2 — outdoor

* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *

10:00 AM The Flaming Skull Unicorns Clare D Get Started Jrs.

10:20 AM Thunderstorm Andy L Get Started Srs.

10:45 AM Take 2 Sal G Core

11:20 AM We R Ryan G Core

11:55 AM Bagel Massacre Paul R Core

12:35 PM LOOKOUT! Abbie G Core

1:10 PM Jinx Pete W Core

1:45 PM Celestia’s Vengeance Chase E Core

2:25 PM The Executioners Louie S Core

3:00 PM Raging Bull Brent B Core

3:35 PM Beacon Tommy H Core

4:15 PM Borellus Sal G Core

4:50 PM Broken Surface Chase E Core

5:30 PM Spare Capo Ryan G Night Sessions

6:07 PM New Hear Vinnie D Night Sessions

6:44 PM The Uninvited Rob T Night Sessions

7:21 PM The Nameless Bryan H Night Sessions

7:58 PM Wracket Wraff Brent B Core

8:33 PM Red Vinyl John C Night Sessions

9:10 PM The Wednesdays Mike B Night Sessions

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Performer checklist

  • DRUMMERS

    Warm up off-stage (in the green room) on a quiet drum pad, have drumsticks/stick bag in hand (2 pairs of sticks recommended in case you drop one), earplugs, percussion, and anything else you need ready to go. Look at the drummer’s set up before you and make a mental note of what setup changes need to be made (seat height, cymbal heights/angles, snare height, toms). Make your own checklist.

  • BASSISTS

    Warm up off-stage, tune your bass off-stage in advance no more than 5 minutes before, have your guitar, strap, pedalboard, picks, earplugs, and anything else you need ready to go. Make your own checklist.

  • GUITARISTS

    Warm up off-stage, tune your guitar off-stage in advance no more than 5 minutes before, have your guitar, strap, pedalboard, capos, picks, earplugs, and anything else you need ready to go. Make your own checklist.

  • PIANISTS

    Lakehouse keyboard is provided, ear plugs, etc. If you wish to bring your own, let your teacher know. If so, remember to bring your keyboard, power adapter, and any cables required for your keyboard. Make your own checklist.

  • VOCALISTS

    Warm up your voice off-stage, have a bottle of water for the stage, earplugs, etc.

  • Need more tips?

    Check out all our Big Gig how-to’s here!