Battle of the Jam

Battle of the Jam is a new live music competition for middle and high school students across Connecticut. All eligible students with ambitions in music are invited to submit samples of their music by the January 31, 2026 deadline.

The inaugural event will take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at District Music Hall in Norwalk and is open free-of-charge, to the public. Student musicians will perform live before a panel of judges and an enthusiastic audience for top honors, prizes, and the chance to record at Factory Underground with an industry producer—showcasing their talents in a state-of-the-art venue on a professional stage.

Submissions are now open via an online portal managed by Factory Underground!

Finalists will be invited to live auditions on February 8, 2026.

Proceeds benefit NHCPA Norwalk LLC’s youth scholarship and educational programs at District Music Hall, developed with Factory Underground Tech, a nationally accredited school for music, audio, and video technology. This first annual event is made possible with generous support from JAM Studio, CT and Northwell | Nuvance Health.

• Jan. 31, 2026: Entry deadline

• Feb. 8, 2026: Finalist auditions (Factory Underground, Norwalk)

• Mar. 1, 2026: Battle of the Jam live event (District Music Hall)

New Haven Center for Performing Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to presenting world-class live entertainment and fostering meaningful community engagement through the arts. NHCPA LLC operates District Music Hall in Norwalk, as well as Westville Music Bowl and College Street Music Hall in New Haven, CT, and supports music, educational and community-based initiatives across Connecticut.

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