Band secure gig at Music for Youth National Festival in Birmingham

Having the opportunities to perform live on stage in front of an audience is what all aspiring musicians dream about and work towards. This has become a reality for a student band consisting of Year 9 and Year 11 students.

The Music for Youth Festival were holding their regional heats earlier last term and the band secured their place in the line-up. With the support of our Music department, they travelled to Haven High Academy in Boston last month to perform alongside other acts from the region.

There was a wide range of musical bands and groups who performed including choirs, orchestras and concert bands. Our student band performed two songs – ‘My Future’ by Billie Eilish and an original song called ‘My Universe’ written by students Amy Beeston and Francisco Paduraru-Daloga. The band were praised by the mentors for their originality as well as confidence and playing ability.

As a reward for their great performance, the band were offered a place to perform at the Music for Youth National Festival in Birmingham on Saturday 12th July 2025, which will feature a line-up of performances by the next generation of young musicians.

A massive well done to Amy Beeston (Year 11, vocals and guitar), Francisco Paduraru-Daloga (Year 11, piano), Dean Riches (Year 11, bass guitar), Amelia Sowinska (Year 11, vocals) and Lula Guarnaccia (Year 9, drums) for their excellent work and performance.