10th Annual Garage Band Competition

Fri Apr 10 2026 at 02:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-07:00

Clackamas Community College, Niemeyer Center | Oregon City

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10th Annual Garage Band Competition
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CCC's Garage Band Competition gives student musicians a platform to perform live, earn scholarships to CCC, and win a recording session!
About this Event

9th Annual Garage Band Competition at Clackamas Community College

OVERVIEW

Are you a stellar vocalist sharing content online, a soulful coffee shop singer/songwriter, a rockin' garage band, or part of a student ensemble at school? You are invited to perform and compete in CCC's Garage Band Competition, Friday, April 10th, 2026. High school and college students play for a panel of judges and industry pros for valuable critiques and performing experience. All styles of music welcome, including original music and covers. Event is open to the public.

PRIZES

High school students perform and compete to win CCC scholarships and FREE studio time in CCC's recording studio. See FAQ section for details.

CATEGORIES

Our competition categories this year are:

  • Bands - any style of music, playing covers or original music
  • Songwriters - any style of music, soloists or duos welcome with original music
  • The Voice - vocalist showcase, covers or original music

JUDGES AND GUESTS

  • Songwriting, Lewis Childs
  • Guitar Workshop, Attila Csikos
  • Healthy Screaming and Rock Singing, Quinton Gardner
  • Clinics with our CCC Faculty musicians, drummer Charlie Doggett, Kevin Deitz and more!

REGISTRATION

Registration is $25-$50 plus fees. Application deadline is April 7, 2025. No refunds available after April 7, 2025. Fee includes registration, performance slot, clinician slot, optional workshops, and evening concert admission. Performance schedule for registrants will be available in the days leading up to the contest.

COMPETITION DAY SCHEDULE

1- 1:50 pm Workshops

  • TBD

2-6 pm - Garage Band Competition performances, followed by clinic/critique.

7:30 pm - Concert featuring the competition winner, CCC's Contemporary Music Ensemble, and guest artists. Concert is open to the public, admission $10. (Cash/card at the door, or reserve in advance via Eventbrite.)

EQUIPMENT

Bands must use CCC's backline: bass amp, 2 guitar amps, drumset (4 piece set with hardware), 3-4 channels of DIs for keyboard/acoustic guitar. Specify any other needs during registration. See FAQ section for more details.

QUESTIONS?

For event details and questions, please contact Dr. Kathleen Hollingsworth, CCC's Vocal Director and MPT Program founder, by email at [email protected] or call 503-594-6299.

For registration questions and campus information, please contact Ami Collofello, Administrative Assistant - Music, by email at [email protected] or call 503-594-3337.

Don't forget to check out our FAQ section!

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Clackamas Community College, Niemeyer Center, 19600 Molalla Avenue, Oregon City, United States

Tickets

USD 27.59 to USD 53.93

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