Central Bedfordshire Students rock the stage at Beds Band Factory!
Connolly Hall at Redborne Upper School came alive on Thursday (12 February) as the Beds Band Factory kicked off in full swing! Organised by Inspiring Music, Central Bedfordshire Council’s music service, the event was a celebration of talent, with an evening of high-voltage performances!
The stage was packed with student bands from Redborne Upper School, Cedars Upper School, Henlow Academy, Alameda Middle School, and Woodland Middle School, all bringing their A-game in front of excited peers, families, and expert judges.
The bands performed songs across rock, punk, pop, and alternative genres, with judges providing feedback on musicality and performance.
After an evening of electrifying music, two bands stole the spotlight. Dead Signal from Cedars Upper School won £400 for their school’s music department, donated by TT Rockstar, following their performances of Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus and Bonzo Goes to Bitburg by The Ramones.
And The Husky Tones from Alameda Middle School, who performed Paranoid by Black Sabbath and Jump by Van Halen, were awarded a digital piano donated by Kawai.
Councillor Gareth Mackey, Executive Member for Children’s Services at Central Bedfordshire Council, said: “Beds Band Factory provides young musicians with a valuable opportunity to perform and collaborate with their peers. The event is a strong example of what high-quality music education can achieve, helping students build confidence and teamwork.
“We are grateful to Inspiring Music, school staff, and partners for making it possible, and especially to Redborne’s Tech Crew – spanning Years 9 to 13 – for their work behind the scenes to support all the performances.”
Inspiring Music is now preparing for the Beds Band Blast-Off on Wednesday 4 March. For the first time, heats will be held, with three bands progressing to the regional BLMK Battle of the Bands on Thursday 19 March.
- PLUG IN, POWER UP: DIY SOLAR PANELS TO CUT ENERGY BILLS – MP WELCOMES
Families across Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Houghton Regis and the surrounding areas will soon be able to cut their energy bills with new plug-in solar panels. From 27 August, the likes of Amazon, Asda,… Read more: PLUG IN, POWER UP: DIY SOLAR PANELS TO CUT ENERGY BILLS – MP WELCOMES - August What’s On
Things to Do in and around Leighton Buzzard this Summer Things to do for all ages in our fantastic area. Includes some free and low cost events for families this Summer as well… Read more: August What’s On - WIN An Evening with Arsenal Legends
Martin Keown, Alan Smith, Charlie Nicholas, Perry Groves Step into football history and experience an unforgettable night with four iconic Arsenal heroes, live on stage. This exclusive event brings together legendary former Gunners… Read more: WIN An Evening with Arsenal Legends - Mirror, Mirror on the wall, does Dunstable have the fairest pantomime of all!
While the UK may be basking in scorching temperatures, the Grove Theatre is turning up the heat even further as it unveils the star-studded cast of this year’s spectacular pantomime Snow White &… Read more: Mirror, Mirror on the wall, does Dunstable have the fairest pantomime of all! - Book NOW Summer School at Musical Theatre High
Musical Theatre High! Announces Exciting Summer School Line-up Young performers are invited to step into the spotlight this August as Musical Theatre High! presents three exciting themed summer workshops, giving children and teenagers… Read more: Book NOW Summer School at Musical Theatre High
