Hundreds of students crowded SAC Ballroom A for the Brookfest Artist Release Party hosted by USG. The event featured student performers who competed for the opening act spot at Brookfest 2016.ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN
Lauren Ralbovsky sang for Famous People, the first group who performed, battling for a chance to perform at Brookfest 2016. ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN
Max Carmack, the guitar player for Famous People, performed a Famous People original during the Brookfest Artist Release Party. ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN
From left to right, Dylan Israelian, Sam Vadopia, Ashlin Jordan and Bridget Foley, dance to The Beatles’ “Come Together” covered by Famous People. ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN
DJ Fr3or was one of the five student performers and the only DJ featured at the Brookfest Artist Release Party. ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN
DJ Fr3or mixed many different songs and styles, ranging from Rihanna to trap music, during his act. ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN
DJ Fr3or took a break from his performance to sing and dance along with his mix. ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN
Dondre Macfarland rapped for the crowd during his performance on Wednesday. ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN
Rapper Dondre Macfarland walked through the audience during the end of his act. ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN
J.U.S. performed original work during his act at the Artist Release Party. He said he has been producing music since he was 14.ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN
Rapper J.U.S. roamed the audience during his performance, often stopping and rapping to specific people in the crowd. ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN
J.U.S. was the winner of the musical competition. He will now open for Cash Cash and Future at Brookfest 2016. ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN
Joel Polanco rounded out the event’s performances with some rapping. ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN
After Joel Polanco finished his act, USG officially announced the lineup of Cash Cash and Future for Brookfest 2016. ERIC SCHMID/THE STATESMAN
