Program Board (ASPB)

INTRODUCTION

AS Program Board has a long history of bringing quality student-centered events to the UCSB campus. This year was no exception.

EXTRAVAGANZA

Program Board’s signature event is no doubt Extravaganza the annual music festival in Harder Stadium just for UCSB students. This year team Program Board brought Schoolboy Q, Griz, Tinashe, Thundercat, and Twin Peaks. And the winner of the ASPB Battle of the DJs, DJ Byron.

 

LIVE PERFORMANCES

Welcome back concert in Storke Plaza

Once again Program Board staged a chill welcome concert to start the year off right. This year it was an electronic groove with Keys N Krates and opener local band Underbelly.

Harlan Cohen in the Hub

Harlan Cohen is a New York Times bestselling author, nationally syndicated advice columnist, and speaker who has visited over 400 college campuses. He is the author of five books including, The Naked Roommate: And 107 Other Issues You Might Run Into In College. The Naked Roommate: For Parents Only, and Dad’s Expecting Too!. His newest book, Getting Naked: Five Steps to Finding the Love of Your Life While Fully Clothed and Totally Sober was recently released by St. Martin’s Press. Harlan is a frequent guest on television and radio programs and has appeared on the Today Show.

Mura Masa in the Hub

AS Program Board Presented Mura Masa in the Hub on Friday October 14th. This was an early show, open to the public, and there was a beer garden for those old enough to imbibe.

Jokes for Votes

As what turned out to be a historic general election approached Program Board brought Ron Funches doing his “Jokes for Votes” show to the Hub.

Tijuana Panthers and Ducktails

Brought to you by Program Board, the Tijuana Panthers, Chad Wachtel, Daniel Michicoff and Phil Saheen, are a trio hailing from Long Beach, California who fuse lo-fi garage and surf rock with punk in an unprecedented fashion, crafting perfect pop while delivering with energy and immediacy. Indeed.
Website: http://tijuanapanthers.com/

Ducktails, the nom de plume of solo recording artist Matt Mondanile, provided a cooler hypnotic groove to settle the crowd in.

XXYYXX With Special Guest Andrew Luce in the Hub

More electronic music for the ears of UCSB. XXYYXX is the electronic project of Orlando, FL’s Marcel Everett. Starting purely out of experimentation, Marcel’s taste for electronic music has evolved from the low-fidelity of vintage sounds to crisp and clean scenes of serenity. Improvisational jazz and abstract hip hop serve as worthy emblems of inspiration. His productions take steps across a unique spectrum of bass-heavy sounds with experience in minimalist ambience. Provoking a myriad of images, the music is meditative and emotive. R&B rhythms and soulful melodies are staples that propel the music forward, creating open environments that feed into moments of movement. Website: https://xxyyxx.bandcamp.com

Andrew Luce brought his own distinctive vibe to the proceedings. Very few artists have truly been able to adapt to the constantly evolving electronic music landscape. Fewer have been able to organically rack up over 5.5 million plays, blow the internet away on both original content and remixes, gather support from some of the biggest players in the industry, and make an appearance at the legendary Coachella Music Festival. Still, even fewer have managed to do all of these things before their 18th birthday. Andrew Luce, a Bay Area native, has shown the talent of performers twice his age, making waves with a distinct and well-executed sound design that consistently employs a powerful low end. Whether you’re dancing on the floor or trying to impress that special someone back at home, Luce has you covered.

Battle of the DJs

AS Program Board hosted their fourth annual Battle of the DJs! This was the challenge:

“Do you have what it takes to beat out the best of the DJs at UCSB and perform alongside the big names at Extravaganza? Battle of the DJs is ready to see what you’ve got! Local student DJs will showcase their talent and will be scored in a series of categories by a panel of judges.”

WELCOME BACK LAGOON MOVIE

The poster speaks for itself. It was Neighbors 2.

PROGRAM BOARD FILM SERIES

SUMMER

Yes, Program Board’s year starts in the summer with its Free Tuesday Films series at the IV Theater. Here are the favorites that were on offer for sessions A and B. ASPB also hosted special advanced screenings just for UCSB students.

Tuesday Films

Barbershop: The Next Cut
Nice Guys
The Jungle Book
Me  Before You
X-Men Apocalypse
Captain America: Civil War
The Conjuring 2
Central Intelligence

Special Advanced Screenings

Masterminds

FALL

Tuesday Films

The Shallows
The Infiltrator
The Secret Life of Pets
Lights Out
War Dogs
Nerve
Sausage Party
Snowden

Special Advanced Screenings

Bad Santa 2

WINTER

Tuesday Films

The Accountant
Don’t Breath
Hell or High Water
Bleed for This
Birth of a Nation
The Edge of 17
Loving
Assassin’s Creed
Sing

Special Advanced Screening

Get Out

SPRING

Tuesday Films

Kubo and the Two Strings
Manchester By the Sea
Hidden Figures
Fences
Pulp Fiction
Lego Batman Movie
50 Shades Darker
Split
Logan

WEEKLY STORKE PLAZA CONCERTS

SUMMER BANDS

Choice

FALL BANDS

Pookie
Kid Cadaver
Posterchild

WINTER BANDS

The Six Sevens
Max Gardener
Cooler Hats

SPRING BANDS

Homeshake (had just been added to the FYF Fest line up before it flamed out)
Boyo
Mellow Grass
Common Souls
Fire Chief Charlie
Zeal Levin
Abstinence Sabatical

BOWLING AT ZODO’S

Program Board hosted several bowling events throughout the year at local bowling hotspot Zodo’s., which is way more than just bowling. It’s a multi-sensory entertainment center.

OPEN MIC NIGHTS AT GIOVANNI’S PIZZA

Program Board encouraged local artists to showcase their talents, whether it was singing, playing an instrument, comedy, or spoken word at Giovanni’s Pizza in Isla Vista. Or to just come to watch and enjoy. And yes, there was FREE PIZZA!

PROGRAM BOARD ON SPOTIFY

Online Program Board created a variety of playlists for our ears, including:

Chlorine & Suncreen was a playlist created just for summer recreating by Program Board. The playlist featured NAO, Mura Masa, Flume, and other favorites.

Further Down the Lineup–osl ’16 for students going to the Outside Lands Festival that included Whitney, TOkiMonsta, Jack Garratt, and others.

The Fine Print ~ FYF Fest included Tame Impala, Kendrick Lamar, Grimes, LCD and more.

Mad Beat Monday featuring Khalid, Solange, HAIM, The XX and more.

Delirium Vol. III a playlist of music heard at the show in the Events Center

Woman Crush Wednesday featured a wide variety of cuts.

January Jams included Kehlani, Homeshake, Tornado Wallace, and many more

What’s the Score. With the Oscar’s coming up, ASPB queued up some of the best nominated original scores of the year.

Hudmo vs Hudmo with a lot of songs produced by Hudson Mohawke.

Camp X 17 previewed some cuts from artists featured at the upcoming Extravaganza.

Thank a playlist of artists who stopped in at UCSB this year thanks to Program Board!

ASTRONOMY NIGHT

AS Program Board Presented… Astronomy Night on the San Nicholas/San Miguel Lawn in August.
The Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit was here with their telescopes and astronomical knowledge to guide attendees through the magical and luminous scenery we know as the night sky. Folks came out to learn more about the moon, stars and planets, and enjoy FREE snacks. Nighttime fun and education thanks to Program Board.

THE 2016 OLYMPICS WITH PROGRAM BOARD

Program Board hosted a free pizza night for the Rio games basketball gold medal game that saw team USA defeat Serbia 96-66 for the gold.

LASER TAG ANYONE?

AS Program Board presented Free Laser Tag on the Faculty Club Lawn by the lagoon in August. All equipment was provided and there were free snacks. Games were 10 against 10 and lasted about 5 minutes each. A great way to spend a summer night.

FREE PHOTO SHOOTS

People lined up in the foyer of the UCen for their pre-holiday and Valentines Day photos sponsored by Program Board. And, yes, there was some creativity on display to celebrate these special days.

FREE BAGEL DAYS

What better way to prepare for exams than by having a free bagel or two. Program Board doesn’t host study jams, but it does it’s part by helping make sure students are well fed as they weather the stresses of preparing for their exams. ASPB has been doing this for several years and this year was no different.

FREE VALENTINE’S DAY PHOTOS

Celebrating love and friendship!

DEADWEEK DIY

Program Board rounded out winter quarter with a call to “try some awesome pinterest DIY ideas that will probably turn out nothing like the pictures. Come to Deadweek DIY, a place where you and your friends can come eat snacks, decorate mugs, pick up some free scantrons, and de-stress before finals.

BEHIND THE MUSIC

AS Program Board Presented “Behind the Music” A panel discussion focusing on themes related to achieving success and how the rise of electronic music has helped move producers and performing artists into the spotlight.

The panelists were:
Gazzo
Loud Luxury
Naomi Wild
Niko the Kid

FREE GRAD CAP DECORATING

AS Program Board and Life of The Party hosted a free grad cap decorating party to help students with the stress of final and the impending struggle of entering official. Supplies and snacks were provided. Participants only had to bring their mortarboards and creativity.