Over 1,000 young people attend London battle of the bands

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More than 1,000 young people gathered at Rainbow Theatre in Finsbury Park for Mega Help, a battle of the bands event organised by Victory Youth Group to raise mental health awareness.

More than 1,042 young people gathered at Rainbow Theatre in Finsbury Park for Mega Help, a battle of the bands event organised by Victory Youth Group. The afternoon combined live performances with personal testimonies, prayer and a dedicated support space, whilst raising awareness of mental health challenges facing young people today.

Five bands competed, each representing young people from different regions: Eastern Gate from East London, Northern Cords from North London, West Assured from West London, Exhale from South London, and HORIZON, a group formed from young people outside London for the event. The afternoon opened with a performance from Vband.

Alongside the music, the day featured films about Victory Youth Group's work, volunteer testimonies and the Let It Out Corner, a space where young people could open up and receive support. Bishop Allan Passos, UK Head of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God, delivered a keynote address on the theme 'You are unique!', encouraging young people to recognise their individual worth.

HORIZON were announced as the winners of the band competition.

How it is being reported

• More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.This Is Local London · 8 Oct, 10:00
• More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.This Is Local London · 8 Oct, 10:00
• More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.Croydon Guardian · 8 Oct, 10:00
• More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.Croydon Guardian · 8 Oct, 10:00
• More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.This Is Local London · 8 Oct, 10:00
• More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.This Is Local London · 8 Oct, 10:00
• More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.Croydon Guardian · 8 Oct, 10:00
• More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.Croydon Guardian · 8 Oct, 10:00
• More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.This Is Local London · 8 Oct, 10:00
• More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.Croydon Guardian · 8 Oct, 10:00
• More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.News Shopper · 8 Oct, 10:00
• More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands'More than 1,000 young people unite in London for 'Battle of the Bands' raising mental health awareness.Wandsworth Guardian · 8 Oct, 10:00

In this story: Victory Youth Group · Rainbow Theatre · Finsbury Park · Bishop Allan Passos

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