The Osale Rooms were transported back in time to 60’s Hamburg on Tuesday Night as the Priestley College BTEC music year 1 performed songs from the Fab four and others to an appreciative audience of friends and family.
This was the 1st time some of the performers had played in a proper venue, but the confidence and showmanship displayed belied their inexperience.
First up was Help! who performed 4 songs, the highlight being A Hard Day’s Night. They were followed by Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (sadly minus the costumes) who finished their set with a rousing rendition of The Who’s Pinball Wizard.
Third up was Revolver (and my favourites on the night) who performed 3 tracks form the album of the same name plus Come Together and finished with a storming version The Kinks’ All Day and All of the Night. Last but by no means least were Let It Be who finished with an excellent vocal performance with their version of Let It Be.
Several things came across during the evening; one was the obvious pride and encouragement seen throughout the audience, secondly the enjoyment and closeness of friends and colleagues during all 4 sets, but most striking was the outstanding commitment and hard work these future rock and pop stars are putting into their studies. In an age of X Factor and Autotune manipulation it is so refreshing to see young talent not only playing their own instruments but also showing a passion and dedication to their art.
Many thanks to everyone who performed for a brilliant evening. Keep working hard and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
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