We hosted the hotly fought contest, which also featured performances from fellow Trust high schools Marshland and Smithdon, with the 25 band members ranging in age from Years 7 to 13.

It was the third time that the event had taken place, with this year’s contestants including Dislocated Shoulder from Marshland; The Unknown from Smithdon; and our own The Rock Club, Boogaloo, and The Gliders.

“The highlights were watching all of the amazing, up-and-coming bands from three high schools, with a special mention to The Unknown from Smithdon’s rendition of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by Queen,” said our Head of Art, Pete Cuss, who organised the event.

He was supported by Springwood Music Teacher Thomas Burt, our Associate Head, Nick Wills, and WNAT CEO Andy Johnson – all of whom joined forces to perform a version of ‘Green Onions’ as the Staff Band.

Despite stiff competition, The Gliders came out on top, performing tracks by Royal Blood, the Arctic Monkeys, and McFly to impress the audience, which included talent scouts from Hunstanton Festival.

The Battle of the Bands Trophy was presented to the winners by Mr Cuss.

“This is not only an important event for the Trust to give young musicians the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience, but also for our local area,” he added. 

“The majority of established musical talent in West Norfolk was formed in schools, and many performers go on to perform in local venues and at events like Festival Too.”