Winterstoke Hundred students enjoy a lesson with a difference

Students at Winterstoke Hundred Academy were treated to a lesson with a difference, when Somerset-based rock band The Entitled Sons visited the academy to deliver four concerts playing their latest hits.

The Entitled Sons performed last year at Glastonbury and are selling out concerts all over the UK. They are a family band of four brothers, Charlie on lead vocals, Raffey on guitar, Billy on keyboards, Laurie on drums and their dad Graham on bass guitar.

They are the sons of TV presenter Sarah Beeny and Graham Swift. The family have just completed their fourth series on Channel 4’s Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the Country.

After the concerts, the four brothers each took a microphone, sat on a stool and began an engaging conversation with students. The brothers discussed a range of topics including their own personal struggles with dyslexia, ADHD, bullying, doomscrolling, gaming and the pros and cons of social media.

Their positive message resonated with students as they discussed healthy living and promoting good mental health.

The band highlighted the importance of being in healthy relationships and speaking up when you have a problem.

They also encouraged students to reduce screen time, enjoy the outdoors, alongside the importance of study and not to be like them when they used their dyslexia diagnosis as an excuse for not working hard.

The band were generous with their time chatting with students afterwards, posing for selfies, signing autographs and handing out wristbands.

Students said the band had been ‘so cool and down to earth’ but most asked ‘when are they coming back?’

The Entitled Sons drove back to Somerset leaving behind them, what for many, was their first ever experience of a live performance, hundreds of smiling faces, happy memories and a positive message to reflect on.

Annie Massey, Vice Principal at Winterstoke Hundred Academy, said: “It’s not every day our students get to hear such powerful life lessons wrapped in brilliant live music.

“The Entitled Sons didn’t just perform – they connected. It’s an experience our students will carry with them for a long time,”