BandSoc is a society for music lovers and bands. Whatever your preferred genre, we have the widest variety of bands and people as one of the university's largest and most active societies.
Whether you're already making music or looking to get started, there will always be someone to jam with. We embrace all genres of music, whether it's folk or funk, rock or punk, jazz, blues, metal, Latin, whatever, and all levels of experience. Come and make some music!
Despite our name, we don't just cater for bands! Solo artists are entirely welcome, as is anyone interested in the technical or production side of music or even non-musicians who are keen to get involved and support local live music. We offer the facilities to learn more about almost any music-related skill, so singers, instrumentalists, producers, technicians, and so on can make the most of BandSoc no matter what level they're at.
We have access to our own fully equipped practice facilities on campus. Our practice room is located above the Dirty Duck, and is available every day, at a fraction of the cost of those in the local area. We can also help you arrange gigs on campus and beyond and provide assistance and advice regarding recording, promotion, transport, and equipment. Just ask the friendly exec!
Our annual Battle of the Bands spectacular showdown happens throughout term 2, with up to 30 acts fighting it out to be known as the best band in the university. In the past, the event has attracted some of the biggest crowds seen at society-run events, allowing our members to showcase their talents to the university. We also run a Battle of the Cover Bands competition, and our very own music festival in Term 3: Wickfest.
For more information and to find fellow musicians, join our Discord server at: https://discord.com/invite/YFQyDDM. Regular updates are also posted on our Instagram @warwickbandsoc.
Exec for the 2026-27 academic year:
President: Lori Barsellotti (Any Pronouns)
Vice-President: Sam McCole (He/They)
Welfare: Lilith Pearson (She/Her)
Treasurer: Max Dewhirst (He/Him)
Secretary: Ben Prior (He/Him)
Co-Head Technical Officer: Alex Saunders (He/Him)
Co-Head Technical Officer: Sam McCole (He/Him)
Technical Officer: Adam Matthews (He/Him)
Technical Officer: Bill Bruce (He/Him)
Technical Officer: Alex Wells (He/Him)
Drum Technical Officer: Eli Grimes (He/Him)
Marketing Officer: Alex Reeman (They/Them)
Social Secretary: Cesca Foy (She/Her)
Women's Officer: Azra Elmas (She/Her)
Inclusivity Officer: Vicky Ojo (They/Them)
Webmaster: Lloyd Singleton (He/Him)
Tour Secretary: Elliot Bujac (He/Him)
Photographer: Irmak Degertekin (She/Her)