Bandfest

An event created by and for teens

SAFE's Bandfest is designed for Chesterfield teens to create a fun, alcohol and drug-free event for their peers through music, art and videos that demonstrate a movement toward choosing healthy social activities. It features local teen bands, who audition to perform at the event, along with video and t-shirt design competitions.

Bandfest 2010, "Dare 2B U" was held on Saturday March 20, 2010 from 6-10 p.m. at Southside Nazarene Church, 6851 Courthouse Road. The event was sponsored by SAFE, presented by the Chesterfield County Department of Youth Planning and Development, and hosted by Southside Nazarene Church and the X-Zone.

The bands that played during Bandfest were:    

            Randomiz3d                                    Men of Liesure                                     Voicemail at Midnight

                                        Battleghost                                                     Look to the Sky 

 Capital 7

In addition to the bands, the event included inflatable games, a photo booth, caricature artists, a variety of electronic games and a airbrush tattoo artist.     

Attendees were requested to bring a canned good for the Central Virginia Foodbank or a pair of gently used shoes for Haiti. Over 200 youths and volunteers enjoyed the variety of music and activites throughout the evening.

If you’re interested in ways to be involved in Bandfest, click here.