Programme Skate & Sound
Programme Skate & Sound is a skateboard shop and record store in a strip mall on East Chapman Avenue in Fullerton that doubles as an all-ages music venue. It was started in 2011 by Chris Gronowski and Efrem Schulz, the singer of Death By Stereo, who wanted a place where younger fans and local bands could put on shows without pay-to-play deals or age limits.
Shows happen among the racks of decks, shoes and vinyl, in a room that holds roughly 100 people. The booking leans toward punk, hardcore, emo and indie, with hip-hop in the mix, and touring bands such as Turnstile, Bane, Fiddlehead, Drug Church and Spiritual Cramp have played here alongside local acts. Bands are encouraged to run their own shows and keep most of the door.
There is no bar, so shows are open to all ages. The space is small and crowds can be energetic, and regulars are expected to respect the merchandise and the room.
Know Before You Go
- Venue type: Club
- Opened: 2011
- Operator: Independent
- Programming: All-ages DIY punk, hardcore, emo, indie and hip-hop shows
- Ages: All Ages
- Phone: 714-798-7565
This profile is part of The 824 Journal Guide to Live Music Venues in Los Angeles and Orange County.
Official Links
Sources
- The Orange County Skate Shop That’s Also a Punk Rock DIY Venue (SPIN)
- Programme Looks Back on 5 Years of Nurturing Fullerton’s Music and Skate Scene (OC Weekly)
- Programme Skate & Sound official site
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Venue Details
- Address
- 2495 E. Chapman Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831 - City, State
- Fullerton, CA
- Capacity
- 100
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Indoor
- Standing / Seated
- Standing Room Only
- Phone
- 714-798-7565
Amenities
- Food
- None
- Drinks
- None