Students from Ark Alexandra Academy delighted audiences at the De La Warr Pavilion's annual Stage Takeover event on 13 June, showcasing an impressive range of musical talent in front of family, friends and members of the local community.
Held on the Pavilion's outdoor stage and organised by Create Music, the event provided Ark Alexandra with an extended performance slot to celebrate the breadth of music-making taking place across the academy.
The programme featured a variety of ensembles and musical styles, including performances from The Arkapellas choir, who entertained the crowd with songs by The Beatles, John Denver and Jess Glynne. Year 10 student-led band The Kidney Stones made their debut performance with a song by Squeeze, while Mila Lennie performed two of her own original compositions.
The William Parker band performed Teenage Dirtbag, featuring vocalists Tallis and Jasmine, while the Helenswood band brought energy to the stage with Can't Stop, featuring Lily-Grace and Eva on vocals.
The showcase concluded with a memorable performance of Waterloo, bringing together all performers on stage in a fitting finale inspired by the academy's recent school production, Rock the Boat.
The event highlighted the continued growth and success of music at Ark Alexandra Academy, with students performing confidently and enthusiastically across a range of genres and ensembles.
The academy would like to thank Create Music, East Sussex Music Hub, for organising the event and providing such a valuable platform for young musicians to perform.
Congratulations to all the students involved for representing Ark Alexandra so brilliantly.
