Arts & Entertainment

9-Year-Old Livingston Singer Blows the Lid Off the School of Rock

Jemma Nelson performed with Chatham's School of Rock at Just Jake's in Montclair. As lead vocalist, Nelson made the Top Three Best of Show.

Jemma Nelson, 9, of Livingston, performed this weekend with Chatham’s School of Rock: The Beatles Show at Just Jake’s in Montclair. All three of Jemma’s songs made the Top Three Best of Show, including her performance as lead vocalist on “Helter Skelter” and “Can’t Buy Me Love.” To view her performance on “Helter Skelter” click here.

Jemma will be performing these songs, along with all of her other Best of Show-award winning numbers on Sept. 21st at Mexicali Live music venue in Tenefly, NJ. For more information and ticket sales for this show, please visit www.mexicalilive.com. For information on the School of Rock in Chatham, please contact Jamie Lima at jlima@schoolofrock.com or visit the School of Rock online.

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