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 2026 National Festival, on Friday 10th 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 10th July 2025
TIMES: 11am – 12noon
VENUE: Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Book below!
What is Primary Live?
Primary Live is a fun, dynamic and educational concert designed for young people aged 4 – 11. Pupils will enjoy high-quality performances by young musicians presenting a wide range of musical styles, instruments and ensembles - all in an inspiring, professional concert hall setting.
The concert will be hosted by our professional presenter, Pete Letanka, who will guide pupils through the performances, introduce musical ideas, and lead interactive moments throughout the concert. Performances typically include choirs, bands, orchestras and small instrumental groups from primary and secondary schools, showcasing music from classical and contemporary styles to music from around the world.
Every Primary Live concert aims to:
- Inspire and motivate the next generation of young musicians
- Introduce children to a wide variety of musical styles from around the world
- Actively engage pupils through participation during the concert
- Provide follow-up classroom activities to extend learning
Teacher Support
To enhance your Primary Live experience, Music for Youth will provide teachers with online learning resources aligned to the National Curriculum, as well as an online CPD session with our presenter, helping you to prepare pupils in advance and build on their experience back in 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.
Amazing variety, beauty and excitement throughout. So much talent and inspiration.
The content was great, a wide variety of age groups included.
There was a really good variety of styles and instruments that they were exposed to.
The resources were great and very accessible.
BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Primary Live is open to all primary schools in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Tickets are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
