Waltham Forest Battle of the Bands

Our annual competition invites bands from Waltham Forest secondary schools to compete to become the Waltham Forest Battle of the Bands winner.

It gives young people the opportunity to perform and receive supportive feedback from a panel of experts from the music industry.

When they take part in the competition, young people step onto the stage and become stars for the night, giving them a performance platform that builds their confidence and musicianship.

Since starting in 2003, the competition has supported over 600 pupils performing in over 130 acts. The majority have formed at their secondary schools, supported by their music teachers, and rehearsing in their lunchbreaks.

Battle of the Bands 2025 took place on Wednesday 11th June. Any pupils who would like to take part in 2026 event should speak to their Music Teacher at their school, or contact us for more information.

2025 BoB Winners:

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⭐ Contortious from Frederick Bremer performing Blue Trees (Original Song)

⭐ Some Girlz from Kelmscott performing Creep by Radiohead

⭐ 3/5s from Highams Park performing Original Song

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Runners up:

⭐ The Majestic Eight from George Mitchell performing Time After Time (Original Song)

⭐ Radioactive from Willowfield performing I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor by Arctic Monkeys

Watch the 2025 Battle of the Bands here, with thanks to Leyton Sixth Form for all their support hosting and recording this event: