Chicago Students Host Annual Costume Karaoke
The Student Government Association and Karaoke Club collaborated to hold a festive campus event for students.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Singing
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More than 60 students gathered at the Hive in Chicago for an annual Costume Karaoke event. Over 40 attendees signed up to take the stage during the festive celebration.
Why it matters
The event offered an accessible on-campus Halloween celebration tailored specifically for students under 21. It continues a campus tradition that has been running for over five years.
The Karaoke Club received a $500 grant to host the event at the Hive on 618 S. Michigan Ave. This tradition has been held annually for more than five years.
The players
Student Government Association
This body represents the student population and collaborates on campus events and administrative initiatives.
Karaoke Club
This student organization facilitates musical performances and social gatherings for students interested in singing.
The details
The Student Government Association and the Karaoke Club organized the gathering, which allowed students to sign up for specific performance slots. The venue, known as the Hive, hosted the celebration on the third floor.
Timeline
The Costume Karaoke event took place on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.
Culture Shift
This event reflects the broader shift toward inclusive campus programming that provides social outlets for students under the legal drinking age. It mirrors a nationwide increase in student-led organizations creating alcohol-free traditions.
Students can expect future opportunities to participate in similar organized social events on campus. Those interested in performing should monitor future announcements from the Student Government Association for registration timelines.
The takeaway
Organizing student-led traditions helps create consistent social outlets for the campus community. Consistent funding through grants allows student clubs to sustain these traditions year after year.
Further reading
For more information on campus musical gatherings, visit the Singing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Columbia Chronicle.
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