Join us as the students of School of Rock Rockville Centre take the stage in our Fall 2026 Summer Showcase for their New Wave show!

EVENTS DETAILS

• Date: Saturday, January 23, 2027
• Time: Schedule to be announced this December!
• Location: Bellmore Movies & Showplace, 222 Pettit Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710
• Parking: Parking is available in the lot beneath the train station across the street, on Pettit Ave, on Grand Avenue behind the theater, and in the lot behind the theater on Grand Avenue.
• Cost: FREE event for the general public.

NEED-TO-KNOW INFO

• Hearing protection is strongly recommended for all guests (please bring from home)
• By attending this event you agree to adhere to the school's policies and code of conduct.

ABOUT THE NEW WAVE SHOW

The New Wave genre incorporates a variety of different sounds and styles that were prevalent at the end of the 1970s and expanded until the end of the 1980s. New Wave began as an extension of Punk Rock, which changed the music scene starting in 1976 in the US and the UK. American power-pop groups like The Cars and The Knack were New Wave, while the Disco-inspired hits of Blondie, and the Reggae-influenced rock of the Police fell under the same umbrella. Gloomy goth rockers like The Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshees and dance-oriented synth pop artists like Gary Numan and Eurythmics are all considered New Wave bands as well. One unifying factor shared by most, but not all, of the New Wave artists was an increasing use of electronic instrumentation, specifically the synthesizer. Many '80s New Wave artists, Soft Cell and Eurythmics among them, used the synthesizer as the foundation of their sound, while others like The Cars and The Police integrated the synth seamlessly into their punchy guitar pop. By the end of the 1980s, New Wave as a genre had splintered and the term became increasingly meaningless. The spirit of New Wave would live on in Indie Rock and College Rock, soon to become known as Alternative. The legacy of New Wave is still felt today as rock artists continue to experiment with synth textures and embody the quirky and offbeat image that made the New Wave era such a vibrant and influential time.

ABOUT SCHOOL OF ROCK

At School of Rock Rockville Centre, we’re all about turning music lessons into unforgettable experiences. Our performance-based approach gets students playing real songs in real bands from day one, helping them build confidence, creativity, and lifelong skills.

We offer programs for all ages and skill levels - from beginners picking up an instrument for the first time to seasoned players looking to sharpen their skills. Whether it’s guitar, drums, vocals, bass, or keyboard, our passionate instructors guide every student through an inspiring journey of musical growth. School of Rock is more than just music lessons, we’re a community where students connect, perform, and rock out together.

Have questions? Email us at rockvillecentre@schoolofrock.com or call us at 516-234-7625.