Held every year in association with Hampton School, the Secret Policeman’s Ball gives audiences a taste of the fresh, new talent brewing in both schools. In recent years, it has proved highly-popular and has become a way for students to express themselves and showcase their creativity.

Much like the original Secret Policeman’s Ball, LEH’s version seeks to raise funds for Amnesty International which campaigns for freedom and equality all around the globe. This year’s particular focus was on the price of British Citizenship, which appallingly stands at £1,012. For those who cannot afford to pay such a sum, there is no other option but to be left unregistered. This can be dire for many young people who may lose their right to register when they turn 18. That means that many of those who have been born in this country and have grown up here may not be legally recognised as British citizens. Seeing the injustice of such a policy, this year’s primary organiser, Serena Jemmett, laid out petitions for concert-goers to sign, in the hopes we could all band together to change this system.

The concert itself was hugely entertaining. Yet again, there was a fantastic display of young talent. Dani Frampton blew everyone away with a tear-jerking rendition of ‘All I Ask’ by Adele; a more upbeat performance was given by Charlotte Ward who’s version of ‘Take Me or Leave Me’ was a real crowd-pleaser; Rachel Camilleri and Christina Taylor’s duet also contributed to the high standard of performances that day. Tobias Droy impressed by performing on three separate occasions, going solo for a Tom Misch song, playing piano for a jazzy number with Dylan Little and Nick Stoner and then drums in a four-piece band towards the end of the afternoon, all of which were applauded enthusiastically.

Overall, the Secret Policeman’s Ball was a huge success and has set the bar high for next year.