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Students braved the cold on Sunday, gathering in Tercentenary Theatre for Yardfest, the College’s annual spring concert. Student openers, NOTD, and headliner Tinashe took the stage for an evening of music, dancing, and festivities.

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Student band Boom Boom Sauce, with vocalist Max B. Allison ’25, bassist Will C. Cooper ’24, and guitarist Brian H.C. Cheng ’24, opens with the first performance of the night.

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Cheng, left, and guitarist Jack H. Meyer ’25, right, jam out with the band.

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Lead singer Felix D. Kwok ’25 is joined by guitarists Owen Z. Marcovitz ’26 and Emil J. Droga ’26. They comprise part of Beacon Street, the second student band that won an opening spot at “Battle for Yardfest” in March.

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Feeling the energy for the night, students rally behind Beacon Street. Among the crowd is a poster cut-out of Kwok.

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Bassist Simon A.M. Nunayon ’24, left, and Marcovitz, right, soak in the spotlight.

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The Whistlers accompany Beacon Street for a portion of their set.

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Swedish musical production duo NOTD open for the headliner.

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R&B star Tinashe headlines the night, performing her 2014 hit song “2 On.”

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Tinashe is accompanied by backup dancers, making for an electrifying and dynamic performance.

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