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PICTURES: More than 1,000 rockers impress in epic Dundee schools showdown

by Steven Brown
June 19 2017, 12.50pm Updated: August 29 2017, 3.15pm
© DC ThomsonAlness Academy performs to kick off the evenings entertainment.
© DC ThomsonSchools take part in the Rock Challenge in Dundee.
Courier News - Dundee - Reporters - Schools Rock Challenge - Dundee - Dundee's Caird Hall hosts the Schools Rock Challenge with kids from all over Scotland taking part in their schools production. - Picture Shows: Dingwall Academy performs "Day of the Dead" - Friday 16 June 2017
© DC Thomson"Day of the Dead" is performed on stage as part of the Rock Challenge.
© DC ThomsonDingwall Academy pupils.
© DC ThomsonDingwall Academy pupils take part in the Rock Challenge.
Dingwall Academy performs "Day of the Dead".
Dundee's Caird Hall hosts the Schools Rock Challenge with kids from all over Scotland taking part in their schools production.
© DC ThomsonJessica Ritchie (15) and Carsten Williamson (18) from Montrose Academy.
© DC Thomson"Mo Warning, No Escape" by Montrose youngsters.
© DC ThomsonMontrose Academy performers on stage.
© DC ThomsonMontrose Academy performs their production of "Mo Warning, No Escape".
© DC ThomsonAlness Academy performs to kick off the evenings entertainment.
© DC ThomsonAlness Academy performs to kick off the evenings entertainment.
© DC ThomsonFraserburgh Academy full cast.
Geisha Girls from Fraserburgh Academy.
Katie Leggat (16) and Charlize Murray (15) as Geishas from Fraserburgh Academy.
Youngsters from Fraserburgh Academy.
Fraserburgh Academy performers.
Fraserburgh Academy performers.
Charlene McDonald (17) from Fraserburgh Academy -
Emily Maye (15) and Faith Milne (15) of Fraserburgh Academy.
© DC ThomsonDingwall Academy performs "Day of the Dead".
© DC ThomsonDingwall Academy performs "Day of the Dead".

This year’s Rock Challenge Scottish final was held in Dundee’s Caird Hall on Friday night, with more than 1,000 youngsters gathering for the showdown.

Pupils from Tayside schools were among those who gathered for the dazzling event, which was won by Dingwall Academy. Kinross Academy came second place.