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Performer at Fall 2019 Battle of the Bands. Photo by Romario.

Missed Battle of the Bands? Here’s a recap

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Oct 20, 2019

This article was updated October 21, 2019 at 11:37 a.m.  Jason Tidman, also known as “Tiddy,” a Jax-based DJ, won this year's Battle of the Bands this past Friday night and will be the first performer...

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The Rolling Stones are coming to Jacksonville

Morgan Holbrook, Copy Editor Jun 27, 2019

After a brief postponement, The Rolling Stones “No Filter” tour is set to roll into Duval’s own TIAA Bank Field on July 19. Tickets are currently available for as low as $99.50. In March of this...

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A limit of 650 UNF students were permitted inside the Student Union Ballroom for OZ Music Fest day 2.
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Local music venues for the UNF concert-goer

Jake Duff Aug 21, 2018

Who doesn’t love listening to music? It can match or change your mood, help you get through a breakup, push you through a workout, or keep you awake through an all night study session. There is no wrong...

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John Mulaney’s ‘Kid Gorgeous’ tour comes to Jacksonville

John Mulaney’s ‘Kid Gorgeous’ tour comes to Jacksonville

Carly Kramer Apr 30, 2018

It was during my freshman year of high school that a friend of mine showed me a comedy sketch where a man reminisces about playing Tom Jones’ “What’s New Pussycat?” on a diner jukebox 21 times....

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Photo by Sam Chaney.

The UNF Chamber Singers bring harmony to the Baltics

Sam Chaney Apr 27, 2018

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gur8exW5MTU[/embedyt] Video by Carly Kramer The UNF Chamber Singers go on tour every other year in order to travel, perform and represent the UNF School...

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Brock in his red cape as he conducts Michael Daugherty's "Red Cape Tango." Photo by Sam Chaney.

The Final Downbeat: UNF Wind Symphony conductor honored at retirement concert

Sam Chaney Apr 16, 2018

Wind Symphony Conductor Gordon Brock has been teaching and conducting at UNF for the last 18 years, but on Sunday he picked up his baton on the Lazzara stage for the last time. As local concertgoers...

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Here Come the Mummies coming to Jacksonville

Here Come the Mummies coming to Jacksonville

Pierce Turner, Features Editor Mar 19, 2018

Funk Rock/Ska band Here Come the Mummies is coming to the Ponte Vedra Concert hall in September and tickets go on sale Friday. No, they don’t rap. The band, apparently comprised entirely of actual...

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Photo by Sam Chaney.

UNF Opera Ensemble presents ‘La Bohème’

Sam Chaney Mar 12, 2018

Most people are hesitant to go see an opera--considering they often associate such productions with classical music elitists and viking-helmet-clad singers who scream at each other about death and...

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Exclusive Preview: Doc G. Show interviews Def Leppard guitarist

Liliana Kendall Jan 29, 2018

Assistant professor by day and talk show radio host by night, Ben Gordon records and produces "The Doc G. Show" from his office in the Brooks College of Health in between lesson plans.  On this week's...

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This Semester in Music: Local and live shows to look out for

This Semester in Music: Local and live shows to look out for

Liliana Kendall Jan 16, 2018

With the announcement of spring shows comes the excitement shared by music fans and concert junkies alike for hearing new acts and old favorites. Venues like Daily's Place, the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall,...

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Wavves and Joyce Manor Concert: My head hurts (in a good way)

Wavves and Joyce Manor Concert: My head hurts (in a good way)

Liliana Kendall Nov 6, 2017

California-based rock groups Wavves and Joyce Manor performed at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Friday with opener Culture Abuse, also hailing from the West Coast. Doors opened at 7 p.m. with excited teens,...

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Osprey Productions. Courtesy of Facebook

OP plans changes for future concerts after student feedback

Tierney Harvey Sep 21, 2017

Osprey Productions will not hold a fall concert this year based on student feedback, according to OP Director Rachel Bryant. Following the Week of Welcome (WOW) concert, Bryant said, OP saw student...

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