The West Visayas State University grandstand came alive with electrifying energy as 12 colleges and campuses fiercely competed in the highly anticipated Battle of the Bands on Jan. 31, the culminating event of this year’s University Days celebration.

Each band performed one slow and one fast song, showcasing their musical versatility and creativity. The crowd was treated to a vibrant mix of genres, with performances including “Rolling in the Deep,” “Isang Linggong Pag-ibig,” and “Ang Buhay Ko.”

The atmosphere was electric as the audience cheered, sang along, and danced to the performances. John Vall Moreno, a student from Himamaylan City Campus, described the event as heartwarming.

“Ang experience ‘ko gid diri sa Battle of the Bands is ka-warm gid sang environment, especially sang mga Taga-West. Makita mo gid nga full support sila sa ila mga banda kag representatives. Ma-feel mo gid nga ga-vibe sila sa kanta, rock, music, and all,” Moreno said.

After a high-energy competition, Himamaylan City Campus emerged as the champion, followed by the College of PESCAR as first runner-up. The College of Nursing, Pototan Campus, and Integrated Laboratory School secured second, third, and fourth runner-up positions, respectively.

Special awards were also given to individual performers. Himamaylan City Campus swept most of the honors, winning Best Vocalist, Best Guitarist, and Best Bassist. The College of Information and Communications Technology earned the Best Drummer award, while the College of PESCAR was recognized for Best Keyboardist.

The event not only highlighted the musical talent of the university but also fostered a sense of community as students, faculty, and staff came together to celebrate the power of music. The competition proved to be a memorable highlight of University Days, leaving attendees eager for next year’s festivities.

Story by Kim Sualibios, Ryan Joy, Portillo, and Shianne Michael Dela Peña/Dynamics Publication

Photos by Rhenel Villaluna and Mark Stephen Dellavan/Dynamics Publication