Submitted by D.P. Juan on Thu, 12/12/2024 - 12:26
Who are Bananapharma?
2024 saw the creation of the Pharmacology Department Band. This initiative was spearheaded by members of the Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Committee, who initially put out posters advertising for musicians in the Department. They were amazed and delighted with the many talented people who got in touch, with instruments ranging from the violin and cello to guitar and bass, as well as keyboard instrumentalists who enthusiastically took on new instruments for the project. The Pharmacology Department Band debuted at the Summer BBQ on July 4th, playing an upbeat three-song set which went down a storm.
After this successful performance, the band went from strength to strength in rehearsals, producing a fifteen-song set for the Christmas party and debuting their new name – Bananapharma! They loved spending time together throughout the year, making music and performing for everyone.
The band would especially like to thank everyone who helped organise the party, our brilliant musicians, and everyone who came along to support us.
Current band members:
- Chloe Burgess
- Chloe Mosonyi
- Angela Shang
- Taufiq Rahman
- Chris Ng
- Emily Naden
- Emily Nassen
- Rosie Firth
- Jacob Browne
- Jennifer Johnson
- Mateo Hoare
- Matt Parry (special guest from the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics)
