The Halliford School Battle of the Bands 2025

6/03/2025

Last night’s annual Battle of the Bands event brought the Halliford School community together to celebrate the incredible musical talents of our students. The evening was filled with electrifying performances, friendly competition, and a shared appreciation of wonderful music.

The night began with a captivating performance by the Year 7 Rock Band, setting the stage for an unforgettable showcase of diverse musical genres and styles. Six bands from various year groups took the stage, each delivering powerful renditions of classic and contemporary hits, including songs by Coldplay, Muse, Nirvana, and The Rolling Stones.

As the competition progressed, the audience was wowed, and students cheered each other on, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual support. Notably, the newly formed Indie Band made their debut, and last year’s winning band returned to the stage with more captivating performances.

The audience played an active role in the event, voting for their favourite performances using a QR code system. Mr Wright, Director of Music, announced the winners in various categories, including Best Dressed Band, Best Stage Presence, Best Frontman, Best Guitar Solo, Best Song, and Best Band.

• Best Dressed Band – Year 8 Rock Band
• Best Stage Presence – Year 11/12 Rock Band
• Best Frontman – Billy, Year 11/12 Rock Band
• Best Guitar Solo – Aaric, Year 11/12 Rock Band for Money by Pink Floyd
• Best Song – Year 9/10 Rock Band performing Paint It Black by The Rolling Stones
• Best Band – Year 11/12 Rock Band

The Year 11/12 Rock Band stole the show, earning the top honour of Best Band for their innovative sound and dynamic stage presence. Billy, from the winning band, was also recognised as Best Frontman.While the event celebrated musical talent, Mr Wright, Director of Music, emphasised its greater purpose, ‘Battle of the Bands provides our students with a platform to express themselves, showcase their skills, and unite through the power of music.’

One parent commented, ‘Battle of the Bands every year gets better and better, we thoroughly enjoyed every single band. We were very impressed by the Indie Band and the students’ initiative to form it. The Senior Unplugged Band was just an amazing way to finish a perfect evening. Thank you to everyone for making it happen.’

As another successful Battle of the Bands concludes, our school community eagerly anticipates next year’s event, cherishing the memories and friendships formed through this brilliant celebration of music. Thank you to all involved and to our wonderful comperes Joe and Phoebe, who did a sterling job hosting the evening. For more information about Halliford School visit: www.hallifordschool.co.uk