Battle of the Bands 2021

To enter, complete the entry form below

Visit the Battle of the Bands Resources page for suggested songs, chords and lyrics

To enter, complete the entry form below

Visit the Battle of the Bands Resources page for suggested songs, chords and lyrics

Battle of the Bands welcomes…

*All pupils Y7-13

*All musical styles, including covers and original compositions

*All sizes of ‘band’, including solo vocals/rap

*Backing tracks (submitted here in advance)

*Clean lyrics

*Well-prepared bands bringing their own instruments

*PA, mics, amps, drum kit, piano etc. will be provided: read the kit list carefully

You are invited to the Battle of the Bands Final which will take place at 6pm on Tuesday 29^th June in the Main Hall at Tiffin School. Audience members are welcome (within the restrictions detailed below), seating is unreserved, and no ticket is required to enter. The performance will end at approximately 7:30pm.

Pupils from all year groups are invited to participate in this event, in which all styles of music are welcome, including covers and original compositions. There is no limit to the number of members in each band: from 6-piece rock bands to solo vocals/rap with backing track. Pupils may perform in one or more bands, with each band performing one song. Lyrics must be clean and backing tracks must be submitted in advance. The same equipment will be provided by the music department for each band. Any additional instruments or equipment must be provided by the performers themselves.

On the day of the event there will be preliminary rounds for classes 9X1, 9Y1 and 9Z1 (10:50am-2:10pm) and all other Y7-13 pupils (3:00-5:30pm). The length of each round will be limited, and pupils will perform in order of entry: shortage of time may prevent later entries from performing. For these reasons pupils should complete the entry form early to avoid disappointment.

Kit List

The music department will provide: PA speakers with cables, 3 vocal mics and cables, 3 guitar amps, bass amp, drum kit, piano, portable keyboard, 2 acoustic guitars, 2 cajons and chromebook with cable (for playing submitted backing tracks)

Performers must provide all other equipment, which might include: electric guitars, electric guitar cables, bass guitars, bass guitar cables, drum sticks, synthesisers, DJ equipment and cables, loop stations, any additional wind, brass or string instruments, any additional audio equipment.

To enter, pupils should carefully follow the instructions below:

Before Tuesday 29^th June

*Performers visit Tiffin Battle of the Bands and complete the online entry form (which closes at noon on Monday 28^th June)

*Performers who wish to perform with a backing track must submit an mp3 of their backing track here.

*On these pages, pupils may also review the list of entries and find further details about the performance.

On Tuesday 29^th June

10:50am P3 Class 9X1 & 9Y1 Preliminary Round, Main Hall

11:40am P4 Class 9Y1 & 9Z1 Preliminary Round, Main Hall

1:20pm P5b Class 9Z1 & 9X1 Preliminary Round, Main Hall

(All other Y9 classes at 3-5:30pm)

*Pupils in these music classes should attend the Main Hall at these times, bringing their own instruments if required: all school instruments are provided.

*Year 9 bands present the songs they have prepared in class.

*Set-up time is short: limited to just 2 minutes for each band (performers exceeding this may be disqualified).

*Performers reaching the required standard will be invited to perform in the final at 6:00pm.

*The best Year 9 band will be awarded the Year 9 prize.

3:00-5:30pm Y7-9 Preliminary Round / Soundcheck, Main Hall

4:00-5:30pm Y10-13 Preliminary Round / Soundcheck, Main Hall

*Assuming that restrictions are lifted, the preliminary round is open to pupil and staff audience members who must sit in the socially distanced seats provided please.

*All performers should attend, bringing instruments as required.

*Performers from all year groups present the songs they have prepared.

*Performers who sign up first will perform first. Those who miss their window may miss the opportunity to perform.

*There may not be time to hear every performance: performers should sign up early to avoid disappointment.

*Set-up time is short: limited to just 2 minutes for each band (performers exceeding this may be disqualified).

*Performers reaching the required standard will be invited to perform in the final at 6:00pm.

6:00pm Battle of the Bands Final

*Assuming that restrictions are lifted, the final round is open to parent, pupil and staff audience members who must sit in the socially distanced seats provided please.

*Audience numbers are limited: in addition to those performing, we welcome up to two audience members from each household.

*Performers reaching the required standard in the preliminary round will be invited to perform again in the final. Those who sign up first will perform first.

*When not performing, pupils will support their peers by sitting with the audience in the socially distanced seats provided, then gathering by the stage door one item before they are due to perform.

*Set-up time is short: limited to just 2 minutes for each band (performers exceeding this may be disqualified).

*The best performers will be invited to perform again at Tiffin in the Garden: 5:30pm Friday 9^th July.

*Prizes will be awarded for the best ensemble and best solo performances.

Final Adjudicator: Zac Pajak

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Tiffin Boys School alumni Zac Pajak is a versatile singer, songwriter and producer who’s as comfortable contributing to hit music for artists as diverse as Major Lazer and McFly as he is delivering his own brilliantly-observed, expressive solo releases. His songs have found an audience of millions across BBC Introducing, appearances on shows like Love Island and TOWIE, along with live shows everywhere from Glastonbury to London’s Roundhouse.