The Younglings
The Younglings at WAMFest 2019
The Younglings were a young 4 piece outfit. When they formed they were only aged between 9 and 11 years old. Playing a mixture of originals and covers, you can describe there style as power pop with serious groove.
The kids met at Holy Spirit Primary School and 3 members were in the original School of Rock programme that started in term 1 of 2017. The Younglings later formed on September 17th 2017.
The band played at WAMFest, the Nannup Music Festival, Telethon, Wembley Downs District Fair, George Street Festival, Mojo’s (Proud Mums, Proud Dads), The Garage (Scholarpalooza), Clancy’s Fish Pub Fremantle, The Couch, Splashfest, Squidstock battle of the bands, a handful of shows at Michael Brother Juice and launched their debut CD “OB1234” at The Indi Bar.
Jade (Drums, Violin, Ukulele & Vocals) formed her first band (The Happy Snails) and put out a CD when they were all only 6 years old. She became one of the original students at School of Rock at the end of 2016. She also has a violin scholarship, plays in an orchestra, sings in a choir and is a member of a duo called Rip Silver playing ukulele & backing vocals.
Xavier (Bass, Guitar, Keys, Ukulele & Vocals) has been playing music since he was 8 and is also an accomplished piano player. He plays in his school band and was a member of School of Rock.
Oliver (Guitar, Ukulele & Vocals) has been playing guitar since he was 8. Until he joined The Younglings he had been playing with his school band and continues to do so.
Dom (Keys & Vocals) is the youngest member of the band. He has been getting lessons since he was 7. His first band was with School of Rock before joining The Younglings. He also plays in his school band.
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