POPROCKZ LIVE (previously known as POPROCKZ JAM) is LA’s most electrifying monthly music experience, where singers, instrumentalists, and music lovers unite to create unforgettable nights of curated chaos and collaboration.
Produced by Jamie Hodes and Athan Hilaki, POPROCKZ LIVE was born from a shared vision: to build a creative playground for passionate musicians and fans—one that breaks the boundaries of the typical showcase night and instead feels like an epic, ever-evolving concert, every single time.
Each event is meticulously curated, blending high-energy performances, and surprise moments that can only happen when LA’s top talent collides with up-and-comers, weekend warriors, and special guests. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping on stage for the first time, you’ll find your tribe here—and maybe even your next bandmate or best friend.
Hosted at Los Angeles venues like Hotel Ziggy and Lucky Strike Hollywood, POPROCKZ LIVE happens twice a month: the first Monday at Hotel Ziggy and a rotating Friday at Lucky Strike. Every show is a new adventure, featuring a carefully crafted lineup, rotating house bands, and spontaneous collabs that keep even the regulars guessing what’s next.
POPROCKZ LIVE is about community over competition. We believe in supporting artists, building genuine connections, and keeping live music at the heart of LA’s culture. Every show is designed to be inclusive, welcoming, and full of surprises—because that’s when the real magic happens.
Curation: Every performer is thoughtfully scheduled to ensure the night flows and the energy stays sky-high.
Want to sing, play, or just soak up the vibe? Fill out our online forms to submit your songs or instrument of choice, and our team will take care of the rest. We love welcoming new faces—whether you’re a die-hard regular or rolling in for your first jam.
POPROCKZ LIVE is more than just an event. It’s a movement—a living, breathing celebration of LA’s music scene, powered by the people who make it so special.
Join us at the next show and become part of the POPROCKZ family.
The stage is waiting.
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Visit one of the show setlists and scroll to the bottom. Click the button for Singers or Instrumentalists and submit your request through the form. If you are not registered yet, you will be prompted to create a free account and then continue with your submission.
No. Everything is completely free. There are no fees to join, submit, or perform. Our goal is to build a strong community of musicians and create great shows together.
Yes. This is a recent update that helps us understand who you are through your profile and submission details. A minimum of one video is required (added during your new member submission form, or through your profile). Being a (free) member also auto-fills parts of the form, making submissions faster and easier.
No. We receive a high number of submissions for every show. If your song is selected, you will receive a welcome email. If not, keep submitting—selections vary depending on each show. Singers are prioritized over multi-instrumentalists when building the lineup.
Only singers submit song requests. Instrumentalists choose which songs they want to perform on after the singer lineup is finalized.
Songs are selected based on singer submissions, musician availability, and overall lineup balance to create the strongest possible show.
Singers should submit at least three songs, but submitting more gives the producers more flexibility when building the lineup.
Instrumentalists typically perform two to three songs per event, depending on availability and lineup balance.
No. Once instrumentalists submit their song selections, they do not appear on the lineup automatically. All submissions are reviewed and approved manually by the producers to ensure the best overall lineup.
In our first round, instrumentalists are typically assigned to 2–3 songs max so more musicians can participate. We will send out additional requests for musicians if needed, and your submissions remain on file. If spots are still open, you may be assigned to more songs—no need to submit again for the same songs.
If you are selected, you will be added to a group chat for that specific song (in our online chat system) where all assigned musicians can connect, share details, and coordinate the performance.
Although we accept time-slot recommendations, time slots are assigned by the producers based on the overall flow of the show. If you request a specific time slot and it does not fit the show, your song may not be selected. Please don’t hesitate to submit again for a future show. New singers are always placed in opening or closing slots.
If a song lineup is not sufficiently filled 48 hours before the event, the song may be removed from the show.
Songs should generally stay around five minutes or less. If a song is expected to run longer, it must receive producer approval before the show.
Musicians should arrive early, at least 30 min before their time-slot, and plan to be in the green room at least 10 minutes before their song so the show can move smoothly between performances.
Yes. When you arrive, scan the QR code printed at the venue using your phone to check in automatically, or find one of the producers to be checked in manually. If you are new to the show, please check in and introduce yourself so we know who you are when it’s time for you to go on stage.
If something changes and you cannot perform, notify the producers as early as possible so adjustments can be made to the lineup. If the event is within the next 48 hours, please notify your bandmates and try to find a replacement if possible by reaching out in the public chat, messaging people directly, or checking in with the producers. Any replacements need to be approved by the producers!
Yes. When you visit poprockzlive.com, you will see a popup with steps to install our app – click here if you missed the popup. This helps you communicate with other musicians and get notified instantly when new shows are added. Make sure to enable notifications when prompted. The app does not take much space on your phone or tablet, as it is a web app.
If you missed the notification popup:
iPhone (Safari):
Open the website → tap the share icon → Add to Home Screen → open the app from your home screen → follow the prompt to enable notifications (or check Safari settings under Notifications).
Android (Chrome):
Open the website → tap the 3-dot menu → Add to Home Screen → reopen the app → go to browser Settings → Notifications → Site Settings and allow notifications for the site.
Notifications are controlled from your browser (Safari / Chrome), not from the app itself.
When you install our app and enable notifications, you will be notified instantly about new shows, open slots, and status updates (from singer submissions to instrumentalist submissions). We also send email notifications, usually within a day or two after new events are posted.
Please make sure you review the Musician Agreement & Performance Guidelines before the show. This FAQ covers the basics, but the agreement includes important details about expectations, communication, and performance requirements.
