The annual Crimson Jam returns in full force to Harvard Yard, featuring student groups and singer Nicky Youre. Crimson Jam brought together the student body, from newly minted freshmen to seasoned seniors, for a night of music and fun.

By Ian C. Hua

Wesley Wang ’26 opens the night with his band, performing classic covers and new originals.

By Addison Y. Liu

Sierra S. Stocker ’25 and Chloe M. Becker ’25 rock out as part of student punk band STRYK9. The band also consists of Ethan W. Ocasio ’25 and Jack H. Meyer ’25.

By Ian C. Hua

Yard Bops performs for an electric crowd as the final student opener, with an impressive mix of vocals and instrumentation on classics such as The Weather Girls “It’s Raining Men.”

By Addison Y. Liu

Student performers, including (from left to right) Prazul Wokhlu ’24-’25, Ethan W. Ocasio ’25, and Matthew Chen ’26, showcase the diversity of talent across campus.

By Addison Y. Liu

By Addison Y. Liu

Nicky Youre performs both covers and originals as fans enthusiastically cheer and sing along. Youre is best known for his 2021 hit song “Sunroof,” which went viral on the social media app TikTok.

By Ian C. Hua

An energetic crowd met Youre, with students clamoring to give him their shirts, hats, and phones.

By Ian C. Hua

Youre dons a fan’s Harvard jersey during part of his performance.

By Ian C. Hua

Selfies, BeReals, and videos taken by Youre on students’ phones set his performance apart.

By Addison Y. Liu

With food, festivities, and memories made, Crimson Jam closes out the first week of classes on a high note.