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What is Soundsation?
The Commercial Music Program at San Diego City College is proud to present Soundsation, a student-run, family-friendly music festival happening on Saturday, May 31, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Curran Plaza on the San Diego City College campus. This free, all-ages event celebrates San Diego’s vibrant music scene with a diverse lineup of student performers, faculty musicians, and acclaimed local artists performing on two outdoor stages, along with free food, local vendors, and community engagement.
Multiple City College academic programs will be represented at SOUNDsation. The festival is being organized by the students in City College's Commercial Music 220: Music Marketing and Promotion class, giving them hands-on experience with large-scale event planning. Students studying live sound mixing in Commercial Music 162 and 262 will be providing audio support. In addition, students from Graphic Design, Dance, and Photography will be contributing their talents to make the event a success.
Two stages of continuous live music
Local vendor booths
Family-friendly atmosphere with something for all ages
Free admission and free food!
Free on-campus parking (limited availability)
Easy access via the Trolley – located steps away from the City College stop on the Blue and Orange Lines
Headlining Acts:
Headlining Acts:
The Neighborhood Kids – A hip-hop collective based in Barrio Logan, The Neighborhood Kids were founded in 2020 by Verde and Amon the MC. Their music is an explosive blend of rap, activism, and soul, tackling issues like mental health, police reform, and community healing with a message-driven, live-band sound. Most recently, The Neighborhood Kids won Best New Artist and Best Hip-Hop or Rap Artist at the 2025 San Diego Music Awards.
The Band Cope – This energetic indie rock group met while attending Berklee College of Music and now calls San Diego home. Known for emotionally raw vocals and a blend of nostalgic and contemporary tones, their standout tracks like “submarine” and “blade runner” are quickly building buzz across the region.
Student/Faculty Acts:
Mr. Growly – hypnotic surf/punk instrumental trio featuring two San Diego City College Commercial Music professors
Gui Flowerz and the Hummingbeez with Lua b - Brazilian singer/songwriter
Los Maniacos Latin Jazz Band - ten-piece Latin jazz ensemble
Ryan Blue - alt-rock and Americana
Dynamo (DJ set) - traditional reggae and dub
REVOLT - metal power trio
chxy (DJ set) - festival EDM
L_Relentless (DJ set) - hip-hop / soul / funk
City College Electro-Acoustic Ensemble – students from Commercial Music 170 blending Ableton Live software with live instruments
Support the Festival!
Support the Festival!
Pre-Sale Packages:
Pre-Sale Packages:
Although the event is free, fans who want to show their support for the next generation of San Diego music makers are encouraged to purchase a pre-sale package. For $50, the VIP Pre-Sale Package gets you a Soundsation shirt plus a swag bag filled with City College goodies and more. For $20, the Ticket-Plus-A-Tee Package gets you a limited-edition Soundsation shirt.
All proceeds go to support the San Diego City College Commercial Music Program.
Commercial Music Program at San Diego City College
Commercial Music Program at San Diego City College
The Commercial Music Program at San Diego City College helps aspiring artists, music producers, and engineers take their music technology skills to the next level. As an AVID Learning Partner, the program offers Pro Tools certification as well as training in Ableton Live, Reason Studio Reason, and Apple Logic Pro X. Students also explore music business, live sound, and audio for multimedia. Facilities include two 24-seat Mac-based computer music labs and a state-of-the-art recording studio with an AVID S6 M10 mixing console and analog outboard gear. The studio's large live room includes a grand piano and drum kit and can accommodate a 20-piece ensemble.
Thank you to all our sponsors and supporters for supporting the vision and making this a reality.
❤️ The Soundsation Team
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