Back to the 80's at Bishop Auckland Town Hall

May 2014

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Mr Smith, pictured centre, with the Back to the 80's performers.

Retro music lovers enjoyed a musical journey back to the 80s last night at Bishop Auckland Town Hall thanks to our music students. The concert, which was organised by Sixth Formers as part of their BTEC studies, included classics from Madonna, Rick Astley, Chaka Khan, Fleetwood Mac and Cindy Lauper, among others.

Mr Smith, our Director of Learning for Music said: "It takes a great deal of courage to stand up on stage and perform in front of so many people. For a number of our students this was the first time they had experienced performing to a large audience, however they coped extremely well and overcame their initial nerves to put on a great show. Mr Heddle and I are extremely proud of their achievement."

"Students were enthused by the many compliments received from the audience after the show; we are already investigating musical themes for the next event."

Back To The 80s

Music students entertained retro music lovers at Bishop Auckland Town Hall with their "Back to the 80s" concert, which included classics from Madonna, Rick Astley, Chaka Khan, Fleetwood Mac and Prince. Students were even joined on stage by Director of Learning for Music, Mr Smith who played both rhythm and lead guitar.