Battle - A Band based in London, UK.
Battle are a London based band who were predominantly active in the first decade of the new millennium. Formed by Jason Bavanandan and Jamie Ellis, they were joined by bassist Tim Scudder and drummer Oliver Evans. They were signed to Warner records under a deal with Transgressive Records.
This is Battle’s new official website
Battle will be playing their first show in nearly 20 years at London’s Water Rats on May 8th 2026. The show marks the start of an exciting year for the return of Battle!
Our First Live Show in 19 years!
Friday 8th May 2026 – Water Rats, London
Our First Live Show in 19 years!
Friday 8th May 2026 – Water Rats, London
Hello friends, we’re delighted to say we’re returning with our first live show since 2007!
On Friday 8th May 2026 we’ll take to the stage at The Water Rats in Kings Cross, London to play live again for the first time in nearly 20 years.
We’ve loved reminiscing with you over the last few months through our archive. Sharing some of the highlights with you from a world before smart phones and social media has made us realise just how much things have changed since we last performed. So join us as we loudly glance back in preparation to look forward…
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Look out for the announcement video on our social media and help us spread the word. Comment, share, like… it all helps, apparently!
And that’s not all. Stay tuned. There’s more to come. We’ve been leaving breadcrumbs everywhere since our first post on social media last April.
It’s the start of a big year of plans for BATTLE and we can’t wait to see you all again! x
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This is Battle
The Past
The band known as Battle began outside a school in South London. Bunking PE to play guitar, Jason Bavanandan and Jamie Ellis were inspired in equal measure by The Beatles, Motown, Britpop and Nirvana. In 2000, the pair left school for Kent University in search of a band. It took time. After myriad line-ups they met Pixies enthusiast Tim Scudder and later, garage-head Oliver Davies.
The band moved to a disused bank vault in Luton to rehearse and changed their name to Battle in an attempt to convey how they fought for their dreams. This ideal of struggle and aspiration pervades much of their work.
Signing to Transgressive Records under a deal with Warner Music, their first single in April 2005 was the double A-Side “Isabelle / Feel The Same”. More singles and an EP followed whilst the band played in support of acts such as Bloc Party, The Rakes, and New Order, as well as their own headline tours. Shortly after the release of their album Break The Banks, they disbanded.
Battle Personnel 2003-07
Jason Bavanandan
Lead vocals, Guitar, Keyboard
Jamie Ellis
Lead Guitar
Oliver Davies
Drums
Tim Scudder
Bass
The Future
20 years after signing their record deal, Battle are looking back at their time together in the era before social media and smartphones. We’ve been posting regular content from our archive on our social accounts throughout 2025.
As for the future, we’re looking in that direction too. Maybe some news is just around the corner… Join the newsletter and find out before anyone else!