Young talented bands to battle it out in Coningsby
There will be as treat for fans of live music as eight young bands battle it out this weekend.
The 2025 Young Musician's Battle of the Bands event will take place on Saturday July 19 from 12 noon at the Black Swan, Coningsby.
The event is held to promote positive mental health in the community, in association with Not That Kind Of CIC and Yellowbelly Records.
Starting at 12 noon, fans of live music can enjoy an afternoon of entertainment performed by eight bands with members aged 19 years and under. There will be a bar, a barbecue and a raffle to coincide.
Running for its second year, the event aims to improve the music and arts culture scene for young people in the greater Lincolnshire community, whilst offering communities an entertaining musical show.
This year’s bands are reigning champions Ashen, returning contestants Derek in a Suitcase and The Krossed Keyz, Grimsby indie rockers Irreverence, hard rockers Silver Bullet, Sleaford rock fivesome The Fees, pop punks Withered and punk duo Spikey Mikey.
This year’s judging panel comprises Creative Director of NTKO Dale Tyler, Norfolk punk duo BalaClava, and LA-85 frontman Patryk Kozmala.
The event will run until 6pm, followed by live music performances from Now Disconnected and BalaClava.
There is no set entry fee but organisers are asking people to spare any donation they can afford. All proceeds from the event will go back into providing arts and culture opportunities for young people in Lincolnshire.
For further information visit notthatkindof.org or social media.