Local Teen Bands Are Sought for ‘Rock the Oaks’ Concert

Local teen bands looking for an opportunity to showcase their music may get their chance with “Rock the Oaks!”

Four bands will perform for 30 minutes each at the concert, which is Thousand Oaks’ first teen event to feature local groups. It is scheduled for Jan. 20 at the Scherr Forum Theatre in the Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Bands have until 5 p.m. Nov. 15 to turn in applications and demo tapes or compact discs. The Thousand Oaks Youth Commission is expected to make its audition selections by mid-December.

Application packets are available at the information desk on the second level of City Hall and at the student government offices of Thousand Oaks, Westlake and Newbury Park high schools. Applications must be submitted to the city manager’s office.

For information, contact Mina Layba at (805) 449-2109.