Primary Live | Music for Youth

11th July 2025, Birmingham

PRIMARY LIVE AT THE MUSIC FOR YOUTH NATIONAL FESTIVAL 2025

Engage and inspire your musicians with music for young people, by young people.

Music for Youth's Primary Live concert is coming to Birmingham as part of the 2025 National Festival, on Friday 11^th July. This concert will provide children aged 4-11 with the opportunity to experience live music-making at the world-renowned Symphony Hall in Birmingham.

DATE: Friday 11th July 2025

TIMES: 11am – 12noon

VENUE: Symphony Hall, Birmingham

COST: £2 per person

Presenting dynamic, vibrant and eclectic performances by talented young musicians, this concert, in partnership with B:Music, aims to inspire and motivate the next generation of music-makers. Audiences will be guided through this interactive concert by a presenter/animator, plus, an online curriculum-based learning resource will be made available in advance to enhance the Primary Live experience.

The Primary Live concert will:

Inspire and motivate the next generation of young musicians
Enable children to hear a wide range of different musical styles from all over the world
Engage in audience participation activities and provide follow-up activities for the classroom

If you would like any further information about the Primary Live concert, please contact the Music for Youth team on 020 7759 1830 or email Louise Coates at louise@mfy.org.uk.

This inspirational concert really motivated the class in their music listening and learning. We got to experience a wide range of music they wouldn't normally get to.

Teacher, Arundel C of E Primary.

Space is allocated on a first come, first served basis

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Upon completion and return of this form, you are confirming you have gained your Headteacher’s permission to bring a group to the concert and that your group will be supervised by members of your staff at all times. *

Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no maximum limit on the number of seats you can request. However, MFY reserves the right to reduce an application for seats if circumstances and demand make this necessary. Please note on the form the total number of seats you require for the concert including all accompanying adults who wish to gain admittance to the auditorium. Schools are entirely responsible for organising and financing their own transport. Bookings close on 1st April and you will be notified by 4th April if your booking is successful. You will receive more information about the concerts with this email, including your resource pack. If after applying for seats you are unable to attend, please call Music for Youth immediately on 020 7759 1830 so your seats can be reallocated to another school on the waiting list. By attending a Music for Youth Primary Live concert, you consent to the photographing, recording and filming of your group as members of the audience. Music for Youth expects all schools attending to undertake adequate risk assessments for their trip. A copy of Music for Youth’s promoter risk assessment will be made available on request. *