Charity teams up with seven city restaurants for a music and dining experience

More than 4,000 young musicians and singers from some 100 Birmingham schools will perform at the country’s largest Youth Proms – and for the first time, concert goers can dine before the concerts taking advantage of exclusive offers.

Services For Education has teamed up with Albert’s Schloss, Box Brindleyplace, Malmaison, Manahatta Temple Street, Gusto Italian, Hotel du Vin Bistro and Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana at Brindleyplace, to offer concert-goers discounts of up to 50%, complimentary drinks or discounted set menus.

“Each of the concerts features a wide range of music genres – and this year the audience can also complement that by enjoying a wide range of foods in some great Birmingham restaurants,” said Dr Tracy Carlton, Director of Marketing and Business Development of Services For Education.

“We’re thrilled to be able to partner in this way which provides a boost for participating restaurants and an added benefit to the thousands who enjoy the Youth Proms including music enthusiasts and the families and friends of the performers.”

This year’s wide-ranging programme of music includes celebrated classics as well as a Motown Medley performed by The Primary Choir, the number 1 hit Funkytown, Deep Purple’s Smoke on the Water - and the theme from the long-running BBC sci-fi Dr Who, all performed by the Schools Based Ensembles.

In an eclectic programme, the youth Proms will also feature music from across the globe by composers and writers that include John Williams, Stephen Sondhiem, Noel Gallagher, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Elton John and Tim Rice, Edward Grieg, George Bizet, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. offthe Youth Proms will include performances by more than 4,000 children, 21 Ensembles, the Massed Ensemble, The Primary Choir and the Raga and Tala Ensemble.

“Whichever night you choose to attend, there will be something for just about every musical taste,” said Richard Mabbott. Head of Music Service at Services For Education.

“Our Youth Proms are the finale of a year filled with creativity, dedication and hard work in Birmingham schools – who like us believe that music should play an integral part of school life.

“Every week, our passionate team works with around 32,000 children. Our staff are truly an incredible group of people, and it is hugely rewarding to see them continue to thrive and help nurture the next generation of musicians in Birmingham,” said Richard.

“I particularly pay tribute to all our young musicians for their commitment, to schools for their enthusiasm, and to the parents, carers, families, and friends who continue to support both the children and us in order to make the Youth Proms the magnificent occasion they are.”

Concerts, which start at 7pm, will have BSL interpretation by Sarah Butt - a registered British Sign Language interpreter specialising in interpreting within the arts, particularly theatre and music.

This year’s Youth Proms will be compered by BAFTA winner and Royal Television Society Award recipient Des Coleman whose 30-year career spans film, theatre, and television. He first rose to fame playing the lovable rogue Lenny Wallace in EastEnders - a role he held for four years during which the show itself earned a BAFTA.

Tickets are priced at £15 with £10 for concessions (60+, Child 16 and under, Disabled Visitor, Unwaged, Wheelchair User). There are free (limited) tickets for Disabled Visitor’s Carers, as per the Access Scheme. Discounts for larger parties and multiple bookings are also available. Tickets can be booked at www.servicesforeducation.co.uk/youth-proms-2025 which also includes details of the dining discounts.

Services For Education’s Birmingham Youth Proms are supported by Arts Council England and Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.