Update

UPC is updating our Web Presence. Check out our new Facebook Like Page: http://www.facebook.com/upc.umass and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/umassupc

If you have ideas or want to get involved, contact us at our gmail: umass.upc@gmail.com! Look out for updates on our upcoming Fall events and have a great summer!

Battle of the Bands

 

 

Date:
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Time:
7:00pm – 10:30pm
Location:
Student Union Ballroom
City/Town:
Amherst, MA

 

Join comedian & host Roy Wood Jr. at this annual competition in which 10 UMass student bands will compete for the grand prize of opening for Spring Concert.

The winner will also be entered in the National College Battle of the Bands contest in which they will compete with the winners from 15 other colleges for a record deal with Song Joust Records!

Admission is FREE and students who come will be the first to hear the Spring Concert line-up!

Spring Concert 2009: Coming May 3

ABOUT SPRING CONCERT:
Spring Concert is an annual event hosted by the University Programming Council here at Umass Amherst. Thanks to all those who participated in our polling of artist to bring to campus, the University Programming Council chose the artist you wanted to see. 

SPRING CONCERT 2009 SCHEDULE:
The artist performing at Spring Concert will be announced at the “Battle of the Bands” event taking place on Wednesday April 8, 2009 in the Student Union Ballroom doors open at 7pm.

WHAT TO KNOW FOR SPRING CONCERT 2009:
Taking place at the Mullins Center May 3, 2009

Tickets Available April 13, 2009 at the Mullins Center box office

Umass Students get in for free
(ticket still needs to be obtained at box office before concert, swipe student ID at box office)
5 college students are $15
General Public $35

Join the Facebook Group for more updates

Spring Concert 2009: Coming Soon

SPRING CONCERT 2009 SCHEDULE:
The artist performing at Spring Concert will be announced at the “Battle of the Bands” event taking place on Wednesday April 8, 2009 in the Student Union Ballroom doors open at 7pm.

WHAT TO KNOW FOR SPRING CONCERT 2009:
Taking place at the Mullins Center May 3, 2009

Tickets Available April 13, 2009 at the Mullins Center box office

Umass Students get in for free
(ticket still needs to be obtained at box office before concert, swipe student ID at box office)
5 college students are $15
General Public $35

Emmanuel Jal

Wednesday February 11, 2009

7:00PM-10:00PM

In the Student Union Ballroom

In celebration of Black History Month the University Programming Council presents Emmanuel Jal, southern Sudanese Hip Hop artist, former child soldier. The artist, author, and orator will be speaking about his life as a child soldier for the Sudanese People’s Liberation Army and his escape to England. Emmanuel Jal is the central figure for the internationally acclaimed War Child documentary which a portion will be shown during the performance. A book signing of Jal’s recently released book, Warchild will accompany the event. Join us for an educational and informative event that sheds light on international issues and events not typically covered in everyday news.

Can’t Stop The Beat

The University Programming Council presents their first event of Spring 2009 “Can’t Stop the Beat” featuring musical group Recycled Percussion. Thursday January 29, 2008 from 7:30-9:30 in the Fine Arts Center Recycled Percussion will expose their stylistic performance of Junk Rock to the UMass campus & community. Recycled Percussion‘s powerful industrial drumming backed by metal grinding guitar and hip hop/funk DJ Pharaoh is unlike anything you have ever heard. Prepare to be ROCKED! Student groups the Hip Hop Dance Team and Umass Step Team will be performing. This is a show you don’t want to miss!

Admission is FREE!

Student Union Shutdown 2009

Friday January 30, 2009

8:00PM-12:00AM

In the Student Union

Explore the Student Union & reminisce about the 90s for a night of fun!

Featuring:
Karaoke
90s Trivia & Prizes
Mechanical Bull
FREE Novelties
FREE Union Billiards All Night!
FREE Craft Center access 8-10pm!

Favorite 90s films:
Billy Madison & Clueless

FOOD, GIVEAWAYS, and MORE! Come join the fun!

Club U

UPC teamed up with Groove Boston to bring you “Club U”-the last of our Homecoming Week events. The Cage was transformed into a Night Club with a complete club atmosphere including lights, a dance floor, all of today’s hit music, and of course glow sticks.   This event ended up completely SELLING OUT! This was truly a proud moment for all members of UPC and everyone involved in planning this event.  The dance floor was packed for most of the night, and everyone clearly had a fun-filled night!

Thanks to EVERYONE that came out and danced all night with UPC and Groove Boston at Club U!!
Check out Groove Boston at:
www.grooveboston.com

U Just Do U Showcase

UPC presented the U, Just Do You Showcase on October 16, 2008 as the second event of Homecoming Week. At this event UMass RSOs showed off their skills for the chance to win a $1,000 donation to the charity of their choice. Prizes were given out to the audience in between acts. Dave from MTV’s Real World Hollywood came as a guest host and DJ Nexus from Virtual Vibes was also there providing music throughout the entire event. The audience was very supportive of all of the acts and seemed to enjoy watching the hidden talents of UMass’ RSOs.

Congratulations to The Dynamics on winning the $1,000 donation for their chosen charity!

And thank you to those in attendance of the event!