WSRP Junior Battle of the Bands review. Spring Term 2010

Pulling the order they were playing from the hat was a good plan that kept all the bands on their toes for the Battle of the Bands!

Photos of the Show and reviews below!

Act 1.
The Chicken Lickin' Pixies of Asia had the difficult task of opening the show with a great performance from Chloe Maybanks on Vocals, definitely the most convincing lead singer performance of the night. Zak's drums came across very well and an accurate guitar solo from James helped them come 2nd on the night. They were very close to winning it.

Act 2.
Scrabble were fun and perhaps chose the wrong song order but both songs were a good example of getting stuck in and working as a team. Chloe Gray performed guitar for the first time and played really well. Oakley sang the second song perfectly and sounded great. Seeing it was Bens first gig playing drums, he did a really good job and kept going.

Act 3.
Whevanessence were the largest junior band this term at 6, which kept growing up to half term. The band enjoyed themselves and performed well. Luke and Maisy, who are new to WSRP, did very well. Luke was very confident on stage for both songs and Maisy sang a very challenging Evanessence track. WSRP will be keeping an eye on her progress next term, plenty of potential to develop there. Sam, Harry, Leannah and Jodie all did really well and were a good band on the night.

Act 4.
The Stoned Leprechauns were my favourite act on the night for having a great name and Callum on guitar and vocals. He fitted in really well with band mates Harry and Joe. Joe Brady incidentally looked and acted very confident and performed very well. Harry knuckled down and worked hard keeping the riffs going. Great work!

Act5.
Contagious had the classic rock line up: - Vocals, guitar, bass, drums and keyboards. They have worked hard this term and look right together. The choice of songs was great with a very relaxed performance. The balance was right with every member having a chance to show off their skills. It was a great surprise for the band when they found out they had won. Dani was over the moon and the others didn't really know what to do. After one term with new member Alex on bass they produced a great sound. Toni did a perfect job on vocals and there was a dramatic difference in her confidence compared to her first term in the juniors. Ross played the keyboards very professionally and Joe played very tight drums for both of the songs they performed. Great winning performance!

To all the bands from Juniors and Seniors:- Everyone involved helped this show to be one of the best we've had and the show of talent we have proves what we have strived to achieve at WSRP. It's the second battle of the bands since WSRP began and it was superb. Thanks to all of you and the tutors for your hard work.

See you in May! Jez