Free music concert coming to Cerritos College: A live platform for student talent and creativity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2026
Media Contact: Aya Aoki; Public Relations and Communications
WHAT: The Cerritos College Music Department will present a free Commercial Music Showcase on Saturday, February 7. The concert will transform the stage into a real-world training platform for the next generation of entertainment industry leaders, giving students the opportunity to debut original work and manage a large-scale live production.
Two student bands, The Psycho Kittens and Shade, will perform original sets alongside a multimedia presentation of Professor Dr. Andrew Maz’s new album, Terra. The event also features interdisciplinary collaboration among students and alumni from the music, dance, film, and theatre departments.
The showcase serves as more than a concert. Students and alumni manage every aspect of production, including staging, lighting design, sound engineering, and multi-camera filming. This hands-on approach allows students to apply their technical training in a live, high-pressure environment and build career-ready experience in the entertainment industry.
While the concert is free to the public, Terra will be available for purchase at the venue. All proceeds from album sales will support the commercial music scholarship fund, benefiting students pursuing careers in the arts.
WHEN: Saturday, February 7, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Cerritos College Performing Arts Center, Main Stage
11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
Campus map: www.cerritos.edu/guide or www.cerritos.edu/google-map
CONTACT: For more information, please contact Dr. Andrew Maz.
About Cerritos College: Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college’s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers nearly 300 degrees and certificates in nine divisions. Annually, more than 5,000 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently averages 21,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu.
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