Pupils from 14 Central Bedfordshire schools will be showcasing their musical talents when they take part in two Battle of the Bands competitions.

The first, for Key Stage 3 pupils (Years 7-9 or 11-14 year olds) takes place at Redborne Upper School, in Ampthill, at 7pm on Wednesday, 28 February.

Inspiring Music violin tutor Ali Brown got to rub shoulders with royalty at a special church service which was filmed for the BBC.

It’s always great to hear what other people think about what we do.So many thanks to Tracey Bottoms, who got in touch about our recent wind band festival at Redborne Upper School.

A music teacher with Central Bedfordshire’s Inspiring Music service has landed a five-year deal with an American publishing and licensing firm thanks to a song he penned in memory of his daughter.