SCAD Presents BAM! A Celebration of Black Artists in Music

Broadway stars Avery Wilson and Amber Iman join student stars for iconic Black History Month concerts in Atlanta and Savannah

ATLANTA and SAVANNAH, Ga. – Jan. 28, 2026 — The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) proudly announces the return of BAM! A Celebration of Black Artists in Music, the university’s acclaimed concert series honoring Black History Month and the legacy of Black musical artists. Now in its fifth season, BAM! celebrates Black Love in all its complexities, beauty, and joy — honoring the influential voices and sounds that have shaped music and culture across generations.

Grammy Award nominee and Broadway sensation Avery Wilson, Tony Award nominee Amber Iman, and SCAD alum and American Idol winner Candice Glover (B.F.A., dramatic writing, 2022) will join other alumni special guests and members of the university’s dazzling, dynamic performance ensemble, The Bee Sharps, for an uplifting concert celebrating Black music and its global influence. The electric performance includes legendary ballads from Etta James and Nina Simone as well as iconic pop hits by Beyoncé, Boyz II Men, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and more.

The concert will also feature songs Wilson and Iman have performed on Broadway, notable songs by culture-defining Black artists across pop, R&B, gospel, blues, jazz, and soul, and powerful spoken word and dance performances that celebrate the artistry and enduring impact of Black music. Wilson, who recently starred as the Scarecrow in the Broadway revival of The Wiz and first gained national attention on The Voice, continues to make waves with his latest single, “Good Enough,” which released earlier this month. Iman, nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in Lempicka, previously appeared in the national tour of Hamilton and currently stars in the new Broadway-bound musical Goddess.

BAM! takes audiences on a musical journey that honors the transformative voices of Black music artists, shining a spotlight on the rich traditions, innovation, and global influence of Black music — past, present, and future. The inspiring, joyful celebration comes from the creative minds of producer and SCAD executive ensembles artistic director Mike Evariste — a Broadway acting and producing veteran whose credits include Les Misérables, South Pacific, The Book of Mormon, and Hair — and choreographer and SCAD acting professor Tiffany Evariste (Aladdin, The Book of Mormon, Motown).

BAM! will return to SCAD Savannah’s Lucas Theatre for the Arts Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 15, at 3 p.m. The SCAD Atlanta performance will follow at SCADshow Monday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets for the Savannah performances at the SCAD Box Office and purchase tickets for the Atlanta performance at SCADshow. Tickets for each BAM! concert are $20 for SCAD Card holders (students, faculty and staff), seniors, and military, and $45 for the general public.

About the SCAD School of Film and Acting

The preeminent authority in film and television education, SCAD has been recognized as one of the top U.S. film schools by The Hollywood Reporter and MovieMaker magazine. With resources that rival Hollywood studios — including two next-generation LED volume stages — award-winning professors, stunning locations, professionally run casting offices, and stellar film and television festivals, students in the SCAD School of Film and Acting are prepared to command roles on stage, screen, and behind the scenes in live performances, sitcoms, dramatic series, music videos, commercials, and more. SCAD students pursuing degrees in acting, cinematography, editing, film and television, production design, and sound design — as well as SCAD School of Animation and Motion students in animation, motion media design, and visual effects programs — are uniquely positioned in Georgia’s surging entertainment industry, with more than $11 billion spent on film and TV productions in the state over the past three years. More than 9,000 SCAD students and alumni work in animation, film, entertainment, media production, writing, editing, broadcast media, and performing arts, with more than 2,800 students and alumni working in Georgia alone. For more information on the SCAD School of Film and Acting and its degree programs, visit scad.edu/film-and-acting.

SCAD: The University for Creative Careers

SCAD is a private, nonprofit, accredited university, offering 100 graduate and undergraduate degree programs across locations in Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia; Lacoste, France; and online via SCADnow. SCAD enrolls approximately 18,500 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 100 countries. The future-minded SCAD curriculum engages professional-level technology and myriad advanced learning resources, affording students opportunities for internships, professional certifications, and real-world assignments with corporate partners through SCADpro, the university’s renowned research lab and prototype generator. SCAD has earned top rankings for degree programs in interior design, architecture, film, fashion, digital media, and more. Career success is woven into every fiber of the university, resulting in a superior alumni employment rate. A 2025 study found that 99% of recent SCAD graduates were employed, pursuing further education, or both within 12 months of graduation. SCAD provides students and alumni with ongoing career support through personal coaching, alumni programs, a professional presentation studio, and more. 

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