The Souvenirs, a group of youngsters from King Alfred School in Hampstead, impressed judges at the JW3 arts and cultural centre in Finchley Road with their unique medley.
The band, comprising Max, Dylan, and Lucas, all aged 14, and Bruno, 15, performed a mix of songs by ABBA, Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, and Stevie Wonder.
The competition took place on Sunday, April 6, at JW3 and saw several young bands showcasing their musical talents.
The Souvenirs were among seven finalists including The Curlies from King Alfred School, The Warriors from UCS School, The Shambles from JCoSS and Mill Hill School, Kto Tam?, The Infertile Crabs from UCS School, and Unrelated from UCS School.
The Souvenirs (Image: JW3) The Curlies, a five-piece group from King Alfred School, featured Eila, Sadie, Tierney, Emil, and Cara, all aged between 13 and 14.
The Warriors, made up of Saul, Seb, George, Marcus, and Ray, were all aged 12 to 13 and represented UCS School.
The Shambles brought together six performers — Sophie, Max, Zach, Noah, Milo, and Alicia — aged 14 to 15, from a mix of JCOSS School, Mill Hill School, and Mill Hill County.
Kto Tam?, a group of four family friends aged 13 to 14, included Ash, Katya, Olga, and Niko.
The Infertile Crabs, a trio from UCS School, included Tyler, Matt, and Sam, aged 17 to 18.
Finally, Unrelated, a duo made up of Rudi and Eden, aged 16 and 17, also represented UCS School.
The judges, Gil Karpas, Charlotte Hatherley, Jeremy Newton, and Chlo Spinks, had a tough time deciding the winner, but The Souvenirs’ performance stood out.
JW3, in Finchley Road, is an arts and cultural centre for the Jewish community.
It hosts various events and activities, providing a platform for young talents to showcase their skills.
The first-ever Battle of the Bands competition was a celebration of young musical talent, filling the centre with vibrant music and lively performances.
The event was a success, with all participants delivering impressive performances.
