Special report from students at Thurso High School on Battle Of The Bands event
A special correspondence came in from Thurso High School student reporters Maisie Swart and Lily-Rose Carlise, who wrote about a Battle of the Bands event.
The pupils call their report, ‘Thurso High rocks the stage at annual Battle Of The Bands’ and photographs of the event were also forwarded.
Thurso High rocks the stage at annual Battle Of The Bands
Thurso High School was buzzing with energy on the last Wednesday of term as pupils, staff and families packed the hall for the school’s well-loved annual Battle of the Bands. With lights flashing and amps turned up, the evening had 13 student bands battle it out for the title of Best Band 2025.
The competition showcased a wide range of musical styles, from rock to soulful acoustic sets. The crowd roared with excitement as each band performed two songs of their choice, many featuring original music written by the pupils themselves.
It was ‘In Crisis’, a group S3 - S5 pupils, who stole the show with their high-energy set featuring Biffy Clyro’s ‘Some Kind Of Wizard’ and an original song titled ‘Second Best’. Their confident stage presence earned them the top prize of first place including £200 cash. The judging panel consisted of Ryan Maclean, Ailsa MacLeod, Jack MacPhee and deputy head, Mrs. A Nicol.
Second place (£100), went to Faith Charlton, a country, folk and soft rock artist whose emotional lyrics from her original song called ‘Alone’ drew heartfelt applause. Her set also featured a warm crowd-pleasing cover of ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ by Van Morrison, showcasing her versatility and charm as a performer.
Third place (£50) went to ‘Daisy Chain’, a young all-girl band from Thurso High. Despite being some of the youngest performers of the night, their energy and confidence lit up the stage.
Their set featured bold covers of ‘Seven Nation Army’ by The White Stripes and ‘Sk8r Boi’ by Avril Lavigne.
With an enthusiastic crowd, standout performances, and plenty of local talent on display, Thurso High’s Battle of the Bands once again proved to be a highlight of the school’s calendar. As the final notes faded and the applause echoed, it was clear that the future of music in Caithness is in very capable hands.
The report ends by saying that the music department sent thanks to the student reporters Maisie and Lily-Rose for also acting as the evening’s hosts.
Finally, the school sent out a huge thank you to everyone that came along to support the event on the night.