On Tuesday 22nd September registration will open for schools, academies and colleges to take part in one of the region’s most dazzling, high energy performing arts competitions as the Rock Challenge and J Rock tour returns for 2016.
12 events in total will be held at Southampton Guildhall in February and Portsmouth Guildhall in March, which will provide the opportunity for local schools to showcase their creativity, talent and imagination. In 2015 some 14 Island Schools were successfully involved in either Rock Challenge or J Rock events with three teams also qualifying through to the finals.
The Be Your Best Foundation, a registered charity since April 1998, facilitate the production and expansion of the Rock Challenge and J Rock in the UK and these Rock Challenge events aim to inspire, engage and motivate young people to make healthy and positive lifestyle choices.
Teams as small as 10, or as large as 135 students, collaborate with teachers, parents and wider communities to prepare an eight minute performance. These preparations are undertaken over many weeks and months and showcase an array of skills in dance, drama and design.
Set to a theme of their choice each school’s performance is completely original and can vary from tackling a political or social message, retelling a true event or an entirely imaginative concept. You can see more information about the event in the promotional video below
To receive all the latest information on how to secure a place in the 2016 events a school can contact the Rock Challenge and J Rock office on 02392 985710 and be added to the mailing list. Due to popular demand entries are on a first come first served basis and entry forms will be available on Tuesday 22nd September from 06:00 on the website www.rockchallenge.co.uk.
Photographs: Nick Scott Photography
