Stephen Metcalfe, local MP
for South Basildon and East Thurrock, was guest judge at the Gateway 97.8 FM
Battle of the Bands final last Friday at the Springhouse Club, Corringham.
Co-sponsored by the Yellow
Advertiser and Corringham Rotary Club, the event saw the final six bands
compete for the Battle of the Bands title in an X-factor style play off. The
judges, who included local MP Stephen Metcalfe, had the opportunity to comment
on each band after their performances before crowning Not Now John winners.
The other acts battling for
the top spot were Something Simple, Accidental Tourists, Vice Versa, Such
Strange Arts and The Brit Invasion. Last year’s winners, The Ends, also made a
guest appearance.
Mr Metcalfe commented: “This
was a fantastic event showcasing some of the best of our local musical
talent. The standard was incredibly high and I think all of the judges
found it difficult to decide on a winner.”
“I would like to congratulate
all who took part, especially winners Not Now John, and I would like to thank
Gateway FM, the Yellow Advertiser and Corringham Rotary Club for organising the
event.”
The evening, as well as being
enjoyed by all, raised £1600 for the Parkinson’s Support Group in Thurrock.
The local MP added: “A great
sum of money was raised for the local Parkinson’s Support Group at the
competition and I would like to thank everyone who gave to this extremely
worthy cause. I am sure it will make a real difference to those in the local
community affected by this debilitating disease.”
