Battle of the Bands 2026: Applications Now Open!

Devon Music Education Hub is thrilled to present the Devon Secondary Schools Battle of the Bands 2026! Aspiring young bands from secondary schools and settings across Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay are invited to apply for a place in one of our regional heats. Each band will receive performance feedback from music industry professionals, with selected groups progressing to the final at Exeter Phoenix on Tuesday 10 March 2026.

Please note: Home-educated and EOTAS learners (aged 11-18) are also welcome to apply via a nominated responsible adult (parent/carer) or Hub-supported partner organisation able to support safeguarding and attend the event.

Thanks to the support of our Hub partners—R&K Studios and Music In Devon Initiative (MIDI)—previous participants have gone on to professionally record and release their music, perform at major festivals, and receive radio airplay. Next time, it could be you!

Our regional heats will take place on the following dates and locations (6-9pm, soundchecks from 4pm):
🎵 Tuesday 3 February – Petroc College, Barnstaple
🎸 Wednesday 4 February – Plympton Academy, Plymouth
🥁 Tuesday 10 February – Torquay Academy
🎤 Thursday 12 February – Queen Elizabeth’s School, Crediton

Devon Music Education Hub would like acknowledge the generous support of our host schools for supporting these events.