Performances & Concerts

WelcomeFest 2025 lineup announced—Joey Valence and Brae to headline

Greg B Swenson — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:24:52 +0000

WelcomeFest 2025 lineup announced—Joey Valence and Brae to headline Greg B Swenson Tue, 08/12/2025 - 08:24

Program Council

Program Council is ecstatic to announce that rising stars Joey Valence and Brae will be headlining WelcomeFest this year, supported by Kaliii, Whipped Cream, Dj Vacc, and Huck n’ Pray.

WelcomeFest 2025

Doors will open at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 23, on Farrand Field with openers for the concert kicking off performances at 5:30 p.m.

Admission is free to all current CU Boulder students who provide their Buff OneCard at wristband locations, including first-year students, transfer students, returning students, graduate students and law students.

Wristbands will be distributed Aug. 23 at four locations starting at 11 a.m., including between Farrand Hall and Farrand Field, UMC Arcade, Dirks Patio (outside the C4C) and Williams Village. Additionally, a second wristband location will open up at 4 p.m. at the tents beside Imig Music. Wristbands are needed for entry to the event. Please check out the Program Council website for more information on wristband locations and permissible items to bring to the event.

Keep an eye on the @programcouncil Instagram for updates.

The WelcomeFest concert is one of Program Council’s most exciting and anticipated events, serving as a highlight to Fall Welcome festivities each year and providing an opportunity for new and returning students alike to celebrate the start of the year in community with fellow students.

Joey Valence & Brae

Joey Valence & Brae is a Pennsylvania-based hip hop duo known for their high-energy sound and playful throwback to the golden era of rap. Blending old-school boom bap with modern flair, the duo quickly gained attention for their infectious charisma and clever lyricism. Their breakout track, “Punk Tactics,” released in 2022, became a viral hit, showcasing their signature mix of hard-hitting beats, witty bars and chaotic fun. The duo’s music often nods to legends like Beastie Boys and Run-DMC, while still feeling fresh and uniquely their own. Tracks like “Double Jump” and “Watch Yo Step” highlight their ability to create adrenaline-fueled anthems that resonate with both nostalgic hip hop fans and new listeners alike. Since their debut, Joey Valence & Brae have toured extensively and earned praise from outlets such as NME and Rolling Stone, who commended the duo for reinvigorating classic rap elements with Gen Z irreverence. Their latest project, No Hands, has further cemented their reputation as bold, genre-bending artists who don’t take themselves too seriously, while still delivering undeniable bangers.

Kaliii

Kaliii is an Atlanta-born rapper making waves with her confident delivery, sharp lyricism, and unapologetic attitude. Bursting onto the scene with her viral hit “Area Codes,” Kaliii quickly established herself as a bold new voice in Southern rap. Her music blends infectious hooks with punchy, no-nonsense bars, drawing influence from the likes of Trina and Missy Elliott while carving out a lane that’s entirely her own. In 2023, Kaliii released her breakout project Toxic Chocolate, earning critical acclaim for its fierce energy and emotionally layered tracks. Songs like “Standards” and “BOZO” showcase her ability to balance vulnerability with swagger, offering a refreshingly honest take on modern relationships and self-worth.

WHIPPED CREAM

WHIPPED CREAM is a Canadian-born EDM artist and producer known for her genre-defying sound and explosive live energy. Blending elements of hip hop, trap, and experimental bass, she’s carved out a space in electronic music that’s dark, cinematic, and emotionally charged. Rising from the underground with her breakout track “Ignorant” in 2017, WHIPPED CREAM quickly earned a reputation for pushing sonic boundaries and delivering raw, visceral performances.

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Established in 1953, the University of Colorado Program Council is a student-run department of the Center for Student Involvement funded entirely by student fees allocated through the CU Student Government (CUSG). Program Council provides affordable, high-quality, face-rocking entertainment and professional event support for the Boulder campus community.

If you go

Who: All students with a current Buff OneCard
What: WelcomeFest concert
When: Saturday, Aug. 23
Where: Farrand Field

Wristbands will be distributed starting at 11 a.m. Doors open at 5 p.m.

Prohibited items

Listed below are items that you will not be allowed to bring into WelcomeFest:

Backpacks
Bottles
Cameras
Recording devices
Cans
Alcohol and other drugs
No concealed carry

Kick off the school year with Program Council’s signature event Aug. 23. Rising stars Joey Valence and Brae will be headlining the concert, supported by Kaliii, Whipped Cream, Dj Vacc, and Huck n’ Pray.

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Faculty Tuesdays: Celebrating the piano Aug. 26

Megan Maneval — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:01:08 +0000

Faculty Tuesdays: Celebrating the piano Aug. 26 Megan Maneval Tue, 08/12/2025 - 08:01

Come and celebrate the inauguration of the campus's newly donated Steinway concert grand piano. Enjoy performances by Roser Piano and Keyboard Program faculty and friends, including music by Leonard Bernstein, Clara Schumann, George Gershwin and others.

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Global seminar to live-cast recital July 28 from Paris

Megan Maneval — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:11:16 +0000

Global seminar to live-cast recital July 28 from Paris Megan Maneval Tue, 07/15/2025 - 08:11

College of Music

A new CU Boulder global seminar in France includes a special opportunity for local fans of the College of Music to experience a recital live-cast from Paris to Denver with digital piano technology.

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'Richard II' to take stage July 5–Aug. 10

Megan Maneval — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:43:13 +0000

'Richard II' to take stage July 5–Aug. 10 Megan Maneval Mon, 06/16/2025 - 11:43

When corrupt, despotic King Richard II ventures off to wage war, the banished Bolingbroke invades to reclaim his stolen inheritance.

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CU New Opera Workshop set for June 13, June 15

Megan Maneval — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 19:27:25 +0000

CU New Opera Workshop set for June 13, June 15 Megan Maneval Tue, 06/03/2025 - 13:27

In the one-of-a-kind CU New Opera Workshop, Mark Adamo returns with "Sarah in the Theatre." Observe the process and share your suggestions with composers.

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Magic, music and surprising expectations

Megan Maneval — Fri, 09 May 2025 15:37:15 +0000

Magic, music and surprising expectations Megan Maneval Fri, 05/09/2025 - 09:37

Audiences can expect a storm of surprises in the Colorado Shakespeare Festival's "Tempest" this summer.

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Martha Graham Dance Company to perform April 26

Megan Maneval — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:51:35 +0000

Martha Graham Dance Company to perform April 26 Megan Maneval Tue, 04/15/2025 - 12:51

Lauded as the dancer and icon of the 20th century, Martha Graham received both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the National Medal of Arts. This ballet is the most abridged of her accolades.

Lauded as the dancer and icon of the 20th century, Martha Graham received both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the National Medal of Arts. This performance is the most abridged of her accolades.

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‘The Current’ celebrates a curriculum at work—April 24–27

Megan Maneval — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:19:51 +0000

‘The Current’ celebrates a curriculum at work—April 24–27 Megan Maneval Fri, 04/04/2025 - 12:19

With its faculty choreographers and student dancers, ”The Current“ offers the perfect enticement for lay lovers of dance, featuring visiting artist Tiffany Bong.

With its faculty choreographers and student dancers, “The Current” offers the perfect enticement for lay lovers of dance, featuring visiting artist Tiffany Bong.

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Free Shakespeare performance April 15

Megan Maneval — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:05:16 +0000

Free Shakespeare performance April 15 Megan Maneval Fri, 04/04/2025 - 12:05

Bring your lunch and learn about one of CU Boulder's outreach programs: Shakespeare & Violence Prevention. On April 15, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival's actors will perform a 45-minute abridged performance of “Much Ado ��Ƶ Nothing,” followed by a Q&A about the project.

This event is free to the public and open to all. Please RSVP to attend.

If you go

Who: Open to the public
What: Shakespeare & Violence Prevention Showcase
When: Tuesday, April 15, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: University Memorial Center, Room 235

RSVP

Experience the Colorado Shakespeare Festival's outreach program: Shakespeare & Violence Prevention. Bring your lunch and enjoy a performance.

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For something humorous, plan to see ‘Something Rotten’ in April

Megan Maneval — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:19:57 +0000

For something humorous, plan to see ‘Something Rotten’ in April Megan Maneval Mon, 03/17/2025 - 12:19

CU Theatre & Dance is set to stage the Tony Award-winning musical comedy in the Roe Green Theatre from April 11 through April 20. Get a dose of levity.

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