28-05-2025
York Battle of the Bands photo from 1990s - can you spot anyone?
Recognise any York Battle of the Bands contestants of 1997?
WHERE are they now?
That's the question we are wondering as we look at this photo from 1997 outside York Barbican centre.
The Press photo shows contestants in the Inter-Schools' Battle of the Bands contest.
It was the second year the competition had been staged at the prestigious venue.
From 1996 onwards, scores of talented young musicians took to the stage to show off their musical skills.
Winners won fantastic prizes including studio time and gigs across the city.
Recognise anyone here? Did any of these bands or musicians make it big. Get in touch via the Send Now tab at the end of this article.
Battle of the Bands contestants outside York Barbican in 1997 for the inter-schools contest. York Press photo
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If you love delving into York's past and seeing photos and reading stories from yesteryear then make sure you check The Press every day for its regular nostalgia stories. And don't miss our eight-page nostalgia supplement every Wednesday in the paper.
We also have more than 3,000 members in our online nostalgia group on Facebook, Why We Love York - Memories. It is free to join and you will find us at
It would be great to see your old photos of York - and they don't have to be from centuries ago. We all love seeing old photos from our recent past, and some of our more popular stories with readers date from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Send us your Battle of the Bands memories
And don't forget, if this photo brings back memories of York's Battle of the Bands please get in touch via the Send Now tab below...
