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Gig at the Infant School - July 2018


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Click HERE to watch a YouTube playlist of video clips from the final.

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Feedback from the Judges

LAROGO: Great lead vocalist, enjoyed the visuals, interesting percussion (kalimba).
MIST: Confident piano playing, good cover, well rehearsed.
NO SIGNAL: Good (own) song, all three are very strong musicians, sensitive drumming, intricate keys, clear vocals. Good structure, very well coordinated, 
THE UNFOUND: Good lyrics, lovely voice, strong performance, cool choreography, awesome unicorn!
FAST & FURIOUS: Well coordinated, strong voice, impressive piano skills, well rehearsed, solid drumming.
P.E.B.: Great singer, good song - memorable and catchy. Lovely balance of guitar harmonics.
BAND--: Well coordinated, very confident, lovely vocal touches, varying tempo in places.
THE MUSICAL FIREWORKS: Nice lyrics, amazing vocals and song, exciting potential.
DRAWING SOUND: Cool visuals and outfits, nice song structure, confident vocals.
GRYFFINDOR Vs SLYTHERIN: Very entertaining, great make up and costumes, fun song charismatic kids!
THE WAR OF MUSIC: Great lead voices, confident performance, solid accompaniment, needs more variation.
MOONLIGHTERS: Powerful lyrics about refugees and the state of the world, strong message.



The Results & Scores

1st - NO SIGNAL - (Year 6 - Kaya, Misa, Leo) - 27
2nd - P.E.B. - (Year 5 - Phine & Eddie) - 25
2nd - THE MUSICAL FIREWORKS - (Year 4 - Olive & Violet) - 25
2nd - GRYFFINDOR Vs SLYTHERIN - (Year 3 - Joseph, Isla & Eva) - 25
5th - THE WAR OF MUSIC - (Year 5/6 - Ernie, Cai, Stan, Laurie) - 23.5
6th - THE MOONLIGHTERS - (Year 6 - Jess & Eleanor) - 23
7th - DRAWING SOUND (Year 6 - Mimi & Dolly) - 21.5
7th - THE UNDOUND (Year 3 - Theia, Aisha & Evie) - 21.5
9th - BAND-- (Year 6 - Maya, Flora, Kaya, Misa) - 20.5
10th - FAST & FURIOUS (Year 6 - Dan, Angelina, Sid) - 20
11th - MIST (Year 5 - Sofia, Martha & Isla) - 18
12th - LAROGO (Year 6 - Margo, Roas & Lauren) - 16
13th, 14th, 15th... 58th, 59th, 60th - all remaining bands.


The Night of the Battle

Performers on Tuesday night's final need to arrive at school between 17:30 - 17:45 and go straight to the 6P classroom. This classroom will be the 'Green Room' (backstage holding area) throughout the final. Miss Rusbatch will call the bands into the hall one at a time to perform. The children should use their time in the 6P classroom to tune their instruments (if required). Miss Wilkinson (a student music teacher and guitarist) will be on hand to assist with tuning.

The audience will be permitted entrance to the hall from 17:45.


Tickets

All families of finalists should've received a text message with the online booking site and code. If not - please use the link and code below. Three tickets per child are permitted.

https://www.schoolinterviews.co.uk/
CODE: 39tet

Preparing for the Final

Bands are welcome to include projections in their performances. For example, in previous finals, bands have chosen to project a logo image for their band, or a photo slideshow of the band members, or a short (muted) video. This is OPTIONAL.

If you DO want to project something on Tuesday, please email it to Miss Rusbatch (before Tuesday) as an attachment, or, email a cloud link to the file, or, bring it into school on a USB stick. Thanks. Miss Rusbatch's email address is: [email protected].

Judges

This year's judges will be:

Monty Oxymoron - the keyboardist from The Damned
Ollie Tunmer - STOMP performer, Samba leader and Percussionist
Rob Grice -Member of the psychedelic pop band Octopuses; recently played on BBC radio 6

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Results Letter 2018
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Friday 2nd March 2018 - 2pm - AUDITIONS HAVE ENDED
Results are coming very soon. Keep your eyes peeled!
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UPDATED AUDITION SLOTS DUE TO THE SNOW DAY
FRIDAY 2ND MARCH 2018

Final Day of Auditions - updated slots
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To download the audition list, click on the file link here: 
Audition List 2018
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The songs being written, and the music being played, is sounding very good during the lunchtime band rehearsal slots.
​This year's battle is certainly going to be a heated battle and a very close contest.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2018
LUNCHTIME REHEARSAL SLOTS

12:30 – 13:00
 
MONDAY – YEAR 3
TUESDAY – YEAR 5
WEDNESDAY – YEAR 6
THURSDAY – YEAR 4

    Information and Rules:

  • All entry forms must be handed in by Friday 9th February 2018
  • Auditions: Monday 26th February - Friday 2nd March at lunchtime in the music room
  • The top 12 bands will compete in the final Battle
  • FINAL Battle on Tuesday 20th March 2018 - 18:00 - 19:30 (TBC)
  • Tickets for the final to be booked online, week commencing  first week of March
  • Band Members: minimum of 2 – no maximum number (from any year group and class). A child may be in more than one band, but this isn't recommended by Miss Rusbatch.
  • Band Manager: responsible for overseeing the Band’s name, look, staging, song choice, projections, promotion and marketing. The band manager can also perform as part of the band.
  • Song choice: Any genre and any combination of instruments and/or voice will be permitted. Bands can perform a cover, medley or a ‘mash-up’. Bands will receive bonus points for own compositions (if they’re good quality). Bands may also perform pieces that are entirely instrumental (not involving any vocal performance).
  • Bands cannot use any form of pre-recorded music e.g. backing tracks or karaoke tracks on CD.
  • Song cannot be more than 5 minutes in length.
  • ​Judges: Arts Industry Professionals
  • Prize for the winning band: perform a concert at Downs Infant School, names placed on the Battle of the Bands trophy, organise own concert as part of the Downs Junior Summer Concert in July.​

Download the Entry Form below:

Battle of the Bands 2018 - Entry Form
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File Type: pdf
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