Haddstock

Sun 25 May 12-5pm at Haddington Bridge Centre

ELJam is delighted to be hosting its Battle of the Bands competition once again.

 

The bands

Details of bands competing will be announced here shortly.

SCHOOLS: KA Knox Academy, DGS Dunbar Grammar, RHS Ross High, NBHS North Berwick High, PL Prestonlodge High, MGS Musselburgh Grammar, RHL Rosehill.

 

Schedule

 12pm-1.45pm:

One newcomer band from each of ELC's high schools has been invited to compete.

LUNCH 1.45 – 2.15 

2.30pm-4.15pm:

New for this year, one previous competitor or established band from each high school has also been invited to take part. These bands will compete for various prestigious gig opportunities, including the chance to support one of the headline events that The Brunton is running in partnership with haddstock. Click here to view these gigs and to buy tickets.

 

The professionals

We have fabulous judges and a wonderful compere who are generously donating their time to the event. They are all professionals working in the music industry and are extremely well placed to offer valuable feedback and advice.

 

Our judges

Bruce Craigie is co-owner of A Modern Way Management Company and Record Label who have Idlewild, Fatherson, Zoe Graham, Rudi Zygadlo, Tom Joshua on their rosta. He is also involved in Aimless Play, a Digital Marketing and Services company, and has extensive experience of working in record companies and music publishing companies. Bruce also lectures part time in Music Business at Edinburgh College.

Harley Loudon is a songwriter, musician, jazz singer, therapist and storyteller with various albums out on apple / Spotify as a solo artist and band member. She has worked in the music industry supporting emerging artists.

Andy Pennycuick is lead vocalist and harmonica player for 10 piece ska band BOMBSKARE, and guitarist/backing vocalist for "The Pennycuick Girls".

Gica Loening is director and founder of Fun Fiddle, a traditional music organisation for adults and children. As a community music practitioner, she specialises in working with young people and performs regularly for ceilidhs and events around Scotland.

 

Our compere

We are delighted to have local actor, writer and musician John Arnold leading us through the festivities on the day.

 

Prize giving

The results will be announced and prizes allocated between 4.30pm and 5pm.

 

Open mic event, 12-5pm.

We are delighted to be partnering with theSpace, Dunbar to offer an open mic event for young soloists or small acoustic acts. There's no need to book for this, just turn up and pop your name down. Mics and guitar amp or small PA will be provided.

 

For festival-goers:

For fans and families enjoying the Open Mic session, there will be pizza on sale from Mazzoli at the Tyneside Tavern in the The Haddington Bridge Centre courtyard. We're also planning a cafe but details still TBC.