The weather gods smiled upon us as Open Mic Night took over Oriel Garden.
Before a single note was sung, the crowd was treated to an opening act nobody saw coming. In a tribute to British TV royalty, our MCs for the evening – Abe and Oscar – marched out in matching Ant and Dec attire. Without missing a beat, the duo launched into a highly synchronised, energetic rendition of the 90s classic Let’s Get Ready to Rumble, setting the tone for the rest of the evening.
Collaboration was in the air, with standout duets and group numbers spanning genres. The programme featured musical theatre hits from The Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton, and Tangled, alongside a fantastic rendition of Nena’s 99 Red Balloons – performed in both English and German. A number of our soloists impressed with their musical versatility: Vihr opened the concert accompanying himself on the piano for Tom Odell’s Another Love and Iman pulled double duty singing and playing the trumpet in her smooth cover of Chet Baker’s But Not For Me. Miss KcKeever and Miss Roux sang a beautiful duet together and who knew Miss McKeever could play the guitar like that!
A massive thank you goes to Mr Fisher for the use of his beautiful garden, the Estates team for moving all of our gear, Mr Bailey for his tech support, Dylan for managing front of house, and Lily for treating us to some highly impressive drum solos.
Thank you to everyone who came out to perform and support, and of course, to Abe and Oscar who proved they have a bright future in daytime television. We are already looking forward to the next one!
Related Posts
The Paddock was transformed into a spectacular venue for this year’s Summer Ball, with the Cathedral and castle providing the perfect backdrop. Guests gathered in a beautifully decorated marquee to celebrate the end of the academic year, bringing together parents, staff and Upper Sixth leavers for an unforgettable night. The atmosphere was fantastic, with [...]
The historic nave of Rochester Cathedral provided a magnificent backdrop for this year’s Speech Day and Prize Giving on Saturday, 4 July. The ceremony opened with the National Anthem, followed by an address from Mr John Maas, Chair of Governors, who reflected on the School’s continued growth and future strategic direction. Head of School [...]
This year, we have been raising money for the Maasai community in Northern Tanzania which we visited in 2017 and 2024. Sadly, our current trip had to be postponed a year, however we are ready to visit again in 2027. This year, we donated over £12,000 to the MAPED Masai cooperative, who have put [...]
