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Rock The Grand Finalists Announced!

Published Mon 9 Feb
Group of young people on stage, singing and playing instruments, with spotlights

The finalists for Rock The Grand, the ultimate band competition in Wandsworth, have now been announced!

Rock the Grand's first round panel of judges was made up of professional musician Adam Martin, Venue Manager of The Half Moon Putney Nina Jackson, and a representative from Wandsworth’s London Borough of Culture team.

The judges were very impressed by the high quality of the entries and had to make some tough decisions - all of the bands who entered should be congratulated. It was wonderful to see such amazing young talent in Wandsworth.

The Rock the Grand finalists are: 

  • The Badgers
  • Spree
  • EDC
  • Painted Faces
  • Red Handed
  • Soft Focus
  • Malterez Jazz Band
  • Any Which Way 

Join us on Monday 2 March for the Rock The Grand finale, as Wandsworth’s best young bands battle it out in front of a live panel including professional musicians. The winning band will take home a £200 prize voucher, a recording opportunity at a professional studio and the coveted Rock The Grand trophy.

This event forms part of Wandsworth’s year as London Borough of Culture 2025 and is delivered in partnership with Wandsworth Music and Wandsworth Council.

"I was blown away by the quality of the entries - there were many bands that I would gladly pay to go see. I can't wait to see them all in the final event!" - Adam Martin