Hancher and SCOPE presented the community with its annual Fall Welcome Concert to kick off the new school year
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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Hancher Auditorium and SCOPE Productions kicked off the school year with a concert on the Hancher green with help from the band, Goose.

Many gathered outside on Thursday, Aug. 28 to dance to the jam band tunes. The Hawkeye drumline started the night with an ensemble performance before the band from Connecticut took the stage. Goose delivered a genre-blending and improvising rock tunes that were pulled from their new album Chain Yer Dragon. 

Their two-hour set brought together the community of Iowa City, extending the welcome outside of University of Iowa students. The audience erupted in cheers during music pauses. While some thought the band was receiving a chorus of boos, it was enthusiastic fans chanting “goose”. The night was enjoyed with bubble blasts, fun lights, and beach balls tossing around. This festival atmosphere concert was something not to miss. 

Check out the photos now to see the night captured from SCOPE members Lucy Prescott and Aspen Suthers.

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Crowd shot of the night with the campus in the background
Lead singer and guitarist of Goose on stage with purple lighting
Drummer of Goose instensely playing the drums with red and purple lighting
Keys player on stage, smiling at the crowd. Red keyboard with purple lighting
Bass player of Goose on stage with green lighting
fan in flower crown in awe of performance
Lead singer and guitarist of Goose on stage with red lighting
fan enjoying the concert, only light showing his face the rest is blacked out
Keys player for Goose on stage with yellow lighting.
Bass player of Goose on stage with purple lighting