Global Schools Group (GSG) successfully co-hosted the grand finale of Band-It 2025, billed as India’s largest inter-school performing arts competition, at the Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir in Bandra. The finale marked the culmination of a nationwide contest and featured over 20 performances, bringing together some of the country’s most promising young musicians and performers.
Organised in collaboration with Furtados School of Music, the 2025 edition recorded participation from more than 400 schools and over 5,000 student performers across India. The national finale showcased 265 students, including 56 from GSG schools, reflecting strong representation at the highest level of the competition.
The event featured nine bands, eight group dance performances, and two group speech and drama competitions. In addition, special group and solo performances across singing, instrumental music, dance, and speech and drama added variety to the programme.
The finale was attended by the popular band Sanam, playback singer Shaan, and choreographer and performer Terence Lewis as special guests, who interacted with participants and encouraged students pursuing careers in the performing arts.
Winners and highlights
CS Howlers from CS Academy, Chennai, won Band-It 2025 and received a ₹50,000 voucher. GIIS Rappers from Global Indian International School, Hadapsar, secured the first runner-up position with a ₹25,000 voucher, while Rhythmators, representing multiple schools from Mumbai, finished second runners-up and received a ₹15,000 voucher.
In the group dance category, Nritya Dhara from Glendale Academy Suncity won the top prize of ₹25,000, followed by Dancing Dynasty from Vikaasa World School, Madurai, which received ₹15,000. Vibgyor Stars from Vibgyor Rise Pune School won the group speech and drama category.
Outstanding individual performers across singing, instrumental music, dance, and speech and drama were also recognised. Students from Global Indian International School campuses, Vikaasa schools, Witty International School, OWIS, and Glendale institutions featured prominently among the awardees.
Rajeev Koul, deputy chief operating officer of Global Schools Group, said the event reflected the importance of nurturing creativity alongside academic learning. “Platforms like Band-It allow students to express themselves, grow as performers, and build confidence. Seeing such diverse talent from across the country reinforces why creative education matters,” he said.
Through initiatives such as Band-It, Global Schools Group said it continues to support creative expression and experiential learning, bringing together students from diverse backgrounds and encouraging artistic growth through large-scale national platforms.
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