East London Youth Battle of the Bands 2026

A youth band competition where East London young bands compete live at Big Penny Social, organised by Waltham Forest Music Service.

Waltham Forest Music Service presents a new band competition for young people, run in partnership with We Can Be Heroes and Big Penny Social. East London youth bands go head-to-head in a live showdown at the venue, with both seated and standing areas for the audience. The event lasts two and a half hours and will be filmed and photographed; money raised goes towards event costs.