Ridgefield Playhouse to Host BandJam 2015, 4/26

The best middle and high school bands around will rock out at The Ridgefield Playhouse before a panel of industry pros to compete for the title of "BandJam 2015 Winner" on Sunday, April 26, at 4 p.m. What began as a fundraiser for the not-for-profit performing arts center has become a much-anticipated annual competition that raises significant funds for the Playhouse. This year's BandJam is powered by Guitar Center, sponsored by Music Shed, Pepsi, i95fm, The Enchanted Garden and Hal Prince Music and Entertainment, with support from Ridgefield Music; video production is by pda films.

Now in its sixth year, Ridgefield BandJam was the brainchild of some enterprising students who decided to take action after learning that The Ridgefield Playhouse was struggling in the economic downturn (2008). The students created a benefit event that would satisfy their love of music plus provide support to the Playhouse; hence "Ridgefield BandJam" was born. RidgefieldBandJam.com, a Web site developed by the kids, has all the details of how it works.

For tickets ($20, $15 students), call the box office at 203-438-5795, or go to ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.

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