Rock The Grand
Rock The Grand is the ultimate band competition for 13-19 year-olds in Wandsworth!
Join us on Mon 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.
The Rock the Grand finalists are:
- The Badgers
- Spree
- EDC
- Painted Face
- Red Handed
- Soft Focus
- MalteserZ Jazz Band
- Any Which Way
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.
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AnyWhichWay?
Formed in Ark Putney Academy, AnyWhichWay? have spent the last two years developing their sound. Inspired by bands such as Paramore, The 1975 and The Smiths, AnyWhichWay? aim to bring good vibes and energetic performances.
The Badgers
The Badgers are coming! The Badgers are a rock/funk/jazz fusion band from South West London - with inspiration from the likes of Led Zeppelin, Radiohead and King Crimson - we play covers and originals in our own unique style. There’s Abi on vocals, Oscar on bass, Arthur and Anthony on guitar, Felix on drums and Seb on keys and sax… Check our our debut single Fry’s Lost Socks now available on all streaming services. We hope you enjoy our sett!
EDC
EDC are a 3 piece band consisting of Daniel on guitar and vocals, Caleb on bass and keys and Ethan on drums. Formed around a year ago they have played in many different gigs with a wide variety of generes such as pop, pop rock, grunge, Brit pop and rock and roll and multiple originals.
MalteserZ
MalteserZ (with a ‘Z’) is an all-girl jazz band made up of 13 and 14-year-olds. The band came together naturally in 2023, growing from friendships made at school and Wandsworth Music Academy. Their music is a mix of classic jazz standards and modern jazz, inspired by legends like Herbie Hancock and Charlie Parker. The band shines with their powerful horn section, featuring Ruby on trumpet, Cecily on alto sax, Amy on tenor sax and Jackie on flute. The rhythm section is lively, with Rosie on drums, Immy on keyboard and Eliana on bass. Over the past two years, they’ve played at many different places and events, such as Furzedown fun day, Battersea Park, Wandsworth Fringe and other festivals. They also had their first European tour in Budapest, where they performed at various concerts, including the Children’s festival at City Park.
Painted Face
Painted Face formed at school, beginning with rock and pop covers by artists like Amy Winehouse, Pink Floyd, Frances Forever and David Bowie, and now focus on their own songs. They blend pop and rock with a touch of whimsy, high energy, strong vocal harmonies and driving rhythms.
Red Handed
Red Handed have been playing together for 6 years now, a group of friends who love making music together. Expect a unique twist on songs you love as well as a catchy original or two.
Soft Focus
Soft Focus is an indie band that lives in the in-between, where emotion lingers a little too long and silence says just as much as sound. Our music feels hazy but intentional, like memories replayed at 2am. With raw lyrics, atmospheric guitars, and melodies that ache in the best way, we turn grief, love, and growing up into something strangely comforting. We don’t shout... we sit softly and honestly with it all, and let ourselves feel every part of it.
Spree
There once was a group of 4 boys
Who liked making musical noise
The neighbours complained with self righteous disdain
But were forced to appreciate the joys.
