On Saturday 29th November at 7:30pm, the Memorial Hall came alive with a celebration of music as pupils showcased their talent in the termly Rock and Pop Concert. The pupils formed bands and delivered an unforgettable evening, demonstrating not only technical skill but also creativity and confidence on stage.
The concert opened with a powerful rendition of Morning Glory by Oasis, performed by Ben T-S, Ben W, Olly T and Ollie P, setting an energetic tone for the night. This was followed by a heartfelt interpretation of Sam Fender’s Spit Of You, featuring Will H, Ollie P, Olly T, Ben T-S and Rui E-P which captivated the audience with its emotional depth.
A standout solo came from Millie A, whose performance of Biblical by Callum Scott was very moving. The energy surged again with Foo Fighters’ Everlong, delivered by Ollie P, Ben T-S, Olly T, Ben W and Will H.
Caspar M performed his own compositions blonde and later Christmas Eve, the latter he has just released on Spotify. Bella T and Reina B performed Olivia Rodrigo’s Drivers License, and Lily W, James W, Caspar M, Vita P, and Ollie M’s performance of You Stole The Show by Sienna Spiro started with a beautiful violin and cello duet.
The second half of the evening featured high-energy numbers such as Mayhem by Cassyette, Creep by Radiohead, and Basketcase by Green Day, performed by various ensembles including Jasmine P, Ben T-S, Olly T, Ollie P and Ben W. The festive spirit was embraced with a lively rendition of All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey, closing the night with a festive feeling.
The concert was a resounding success, reflecting the hard work and passion of all involved. Each performance highlighted the pupils’ ability to collaborate, innovate, and entertain, leaving the audience thoroughly impressed. Congratulations to all the performers for an evening that truly celebrated the power of live music and pupil leadership.
Jon Cox
Head of Music Technology
