Upton Youth Band will fill the air with music at an open-air concert.

The event, at the Pepperpot tomorrow (Saturday), at 4.30pm, celebrates the start of National Youth Marching Band Week.

"There are no tickets, people can just come along and watch," said spokeswoman Nicki Taha.

The band is inviting young musicians to try out their skills at Upton Sports Pavilion on Thursday, June 30. Beginners should come along from 6pm to 7pm and more advanced players from 7pm to 9pm.

"We've got people in the band from all over the place, not just Upton. If you're under 25, come and join in," said Ms Taha. For further details, call Helen Lane on 01684 576977.

The band's cadets marched to victory at the first competition of the season at Brownhills, Birmingham. They are now preparing to compete in Colchester on Sunday.

Band members Kymberley Lane and Russell Dudley are looking for sponsorship for a danceathon event at The Chase high school in Malvern. The couple plan to dance continually for ten hours on Saturday, July 16, to raise money for Upton Youth Band. To sponsor them can visit www.uybtickets@tiscali. co.uk.