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.
Guitarists, check out the effects we use on stage to be prepared in advance!
View Guitar 1 Guide | View Guitar 2 Guide
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Only singers can submit song requests, but the final lineup is selected with the musicians in mind as well. Please include multiple song options when submitting and only submit songs you are comfortable performing. This gives us the flexibility to build the best lineup for everyone involved.
A song may be assigned to more than one singer, and performances may be split or structured as a duet when needed. This does NOT mean there won’t be any solo singing performances, or that this will happen in every show.
New performers (singers) must first perform at Hotel Ziggy before being eligible to perform at Lucky Strike shows.
For both shows, all newcomers (singers) are assigned either the opening or closing slots. Please make sure you are comfortable with this before submitting or accepting a performance slot.
With many musicians involved, communication can sometimes be challenging. That’s why we implemented the online messaging system to help keep everyone informed, while maintaining privacy.
When you commit to a performance slot, you have a responsibility to your fellow musicians to show up as planned. If you decide not to participate without reasonable notice, you may not be eligible to perform at future shows.
Please communicate clearly and respect the commitment you make to the group.
Please check in as soon as you arrive by scanning the show’s QR code. This helps us keep track of who is in the building and ready to perform.
We also encourage everyone to arrive early and support the other musicians. Being present and engaged helps create a better experience for everyone.
If you are new, having trouble with the QR code, or do not see it, please find one of the show producers or one of your bandmates so we can check you in manually.
You should also be in the green room at least 10 minutes before your song. The show may run slightly ahead or behind schedule, so please pay attention to the songs that are close to yours and be ready when it’s your turn.
Please avoid noodling or making unnecessary noise on your instruments while on stage. This forces sound engineers to mute lines during transitions and creates delays and extra work for them. It is also distracting to both the audience and fellow musicians.
Only do a quick line check and play when it is your time to perform or when the band is actively starting the song.
For guitarists, we use the same pedal configuration at all our shows. If you need to quickly check something, please lower your volume to a minimum.
Coming on stage and gathering in the middle to figure out what song you’re playing or who is starting the song is not acceptable. These decisions must be made before stepping on stage.
Use the group chat created for your band to coordinate ahead of time. Please come prepared and ready to start.
Please stay reasonably close to the original song structure unless your band has coordinated changes in advance.
Avoid extended solos or major arrangement changes unless everyone involved is aware beforehand.
Songs should generally stay around 5 minutes or less. If a song is expected to run over the 5-minute mark, please get pre-approval from the producers so we can keep the show on schedule.
If there are key changes, arrangement changes, or other adjustments, make sure they are clearly confirmed by the entire band before going on stage. Messages can sometimes be missed, especially if changes happen last minute, so please ensure everyone involved is aware and ready.
The cues and progressions are the backbone of every song. Everyone must listen carefully and follow them during the performance.
If you are not confident performing a song, please let us know or skip that one until you are comfortable. Preparation helps ensure that everyone on stage performs confidently and that the band sounds tight together.
Please sign up for the role you are prepared to perform.
• Guitar 1 (G1) – Lead guitar parts
View G1 Footswitch Guide
• Guitar 2 (G2) – Rhythm or acoustic guitar
View G2 Footswitch Guide
• Keys – Be prepared to play the primary keyboard parts or coordinate with the other musicians about how to split them
• Drums – Know the tempo and progression, as the drummer drives the song
If you require additional equipment such as wireless microphones, wireless monitors, or special instruments (horns, violin, etc.), please let us know ahead of time so we can coordinate with the sound engineers.
This helps avoid delays during transitions and keeps the show running smoothly.
