Bedford-based band crowned winners of BLMK Battle of the Bands

A Bedford-based band have been crowned winners of this year’s edition of the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK) Battle of the Bands competition.

Edith Dog, who are based at Bedford Modern School, triumphed in the event held at The Stables near Milton Keynes.

Edith Dog, a band based at Bedford Modern School, were crowned winners of this year's edition of the BLMK Battle of the Bands

placeholder image — Edith Dog, a band based at Bedford Modern School, were crowned winners of this year's edition of the BLMK Battle of the Bands

Luton Youth Rock A (LYRA), a 13-strong supergroup based in Luton, finished as runners-up in the competition.

A total of 12 bands competed in the final of the event, with three representing each area of BLMK (Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes).

Luton Youth Rock A (LYRA) finished as runners-up in this year's edition of the BLMK Battle of the Bands, staged at Milton Keynes

Sponsors Marshall and Kawai donated prizes to the winners, which included LYRA winning a new keyboard for the Luton Music Service.

This year’s edition marked the first time that all four areas of BLMK had participated at an event that traditionally featured only Bedfordshire schools.

Ben Garraway from the Bedford Music Service said: "The event's popularity has soared and the standard was exceptionally high this year, with many bands staking their claim for the top spot."