Leics Celebrate! Youth Music
A workshop & concert with Mr Shay, the Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra & Steel Pan Orchestra
Wednesday 25th March 2026
Sing, Dance, Watch, Listen & Enjoy!
Following on from the success of our concert in June 2025, we are thrilled to announce that our Leics Celebrate Youth Music at De Montfort Hall concert will happen again in 2026!
"Today's concert was THE most enjoyable music event I have seen at De Montfort hall: genuine fun by everyone involved!"
When is it?
Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 11:30am - 1:45pm
What is it?
An interactive workshop followed by a concert
Workshop: Take part in a 45 minute beat boxing workshop with the one and only Mr Shay.
Concert: A 45-minute concert with music performed by over 100 young people from the Leicestershire Schools Symphony Orchestra (LSSO) and Senior Steel Pan Ensemble.
Who is it for?
KS3 and upper KS2 students and SEND schools
How much does it cost?
£6 per ticket with 1:12 free tickets for accompanying staff
What's different about this concert and why should you bring your school group?
What could be more inspiring than watching your peers perform? This is a relaxed performance for young people BY young people
"A huge thank you to everyone involved in yesterday's concert - the staff team, the LSSO, and the fabulous steel pan band - we at Netherhall Mead had a fantastic time, and it was just amazing to see so much joy. I know that this was the first event of this kind - I really hope it won't be the last!"
Netherhall Mead Academy, June 2025
How much does it cost?
Tickets are priced £6 per student with 1:12 tickets allocated free of charge for staff.
Timings for the day:
- 10:45 – De Montfort Hall Doors Open for Schools
- 11:30 – 12:15 – Workshop with Mr Shay
- Lunch Break - you will need to bring a packed lunch with you
- 13:00 – 13:45 - Concert
- 14:00 – Schools Depart
Is there anything else I need to know?
Tuesday's workshop and concert with the LSSO and steel pans was amazing. When you have children thanking you for bringing them and saying they have had, "the best day ever!" you know that you're doing something right! We had such a wonderful time and the children were absolutely buzzing from it all. I hope that similar opportunities will be offered in the future as they are so valuable as an opportunity to hear live music and build musical confidence.
Hazel Primary School, June 2025
