Music Mega FinalThursday 17 October 2019

As part of Forest School’s ongoing commitment to strengthen community through collaboration and partnerships, we are delighted to be the proud partner of Hackney Empire’s Creative Futures programme, reaching more than 4,000 disadvantaged young people every year. Forest School and Hackney Empire have a shared belief in the transformative impact of arts and culture, in all its forms, and with Forest School’s support, Hackney Empire can continue its vital work to ensure that creative opportunities are accessible to all.

Adjudicators

Yamin ChoudhuryArtistic Director of the Hackney Empire

Yamin has been influential in launching the careers of many young talents with his Creative Futures programme.

Orphy Robinson MBEBritish jazz multi-instrumentalist

Orphy has written music for television, film, and theatre.

Renell ShawSongwriter, music producer, composer and arranger

Renell has worked with artists, such as Rudimental, Jess Glynne and Skepta, as well as companies, including Google, BBC, UNESCO and London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Mr Cliff Hodges Heats AdjudicationMr McGregor Master of CeremoniesMr Tindall Lighting & Technical Manager

Mr Spence Heats AdjudicationMr Hunter Accompanist

Acknowledgments

PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

UNISON SONGS

KingsleyWhen I Grow Up from MatildaTim Minchin

AstellDig a Little Deeper from Princess and the FrogRandy Newman

SOLOISTS

Doctor’sKrystian KrupaRondo Alla Turca - Mozart (Piano)

FranklinAlexandra ScottMoonlight Blue - Blãz Pucihar (Flute)

HepworthLucy LeelElégie - Rachmaninov (Piano)

Miller’sOrin Jacob SyerBach’s Partita No.2 - Sarabande and Giga (Violin)

ENSEMBLES

Poole’s (Juniors)Kissing StrangersDNCE

Miller’s (Juniors)Teacher’s Pet from School of RockCraig Wedren

INTERVAL

Nina Hudson and Di-Andre Ebanks Silvera (Anonymous Portree) and Tariq Smith (T Stix)Hackney Empire

ENSEMBLES

AstellBlackbird string quartetThe Beatles

KingsleyGod is a WomanAriana Grande

Johnians (Seniors)Are You Gonna Be My Girl? Jet

SchoolWalk Like an EgyptianThe Bangles

Miller’s (Seniors)On Top of the World / MoveImagine Dragons / Saint Motel

Copeland’s (Seniors)She Said Plan B

ADJUDICATION

Max Dent Speech

AUDIENCE COLLECTION

RUNNING ORDER

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Yamin Choudury, Director of Artistic Programme said:“Without the support of partners such as Forest School this work might not exist, and all of us at Hackney Empire would like to express our sincere gratitude to the governors, teachers and parents at Forest School for their shared passion and vital enthusiasm to create change and transformation amongst those who are most in need and often most ignored. We very much look forward to working together to create necessary,

long-term and sustainable impact in our communities.”

Very special thanks to...The HoHs, Miss Van Praagh, Miss Roach & Mrs McGinty

David Lawrence - Adjudication for Girls House Final & Ronika Sampson - Adjudication for Boys House FinalAll Staff who have supported the House Music Events

Mr Moore and the Chartwell’s Catering Staff, Mrs Coombs and Facilities StaffCB Sound Vision Ltd - Sound & Lighting