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The Lambeth School’s Musitrax Festival over at Windrush Square looks rather interesting this week. I confess a declaration of interest - I’m usually blowing the trumpet, so to speak, of the musical talents of school kids over the borough border in Southwark as part of the day job(s). But yeah - bring it on, young folk of Brixton:

“Take 350 primary school young musicians, add a dash of Reggae Reggae sauce (courtesy of Levi Roots), simmer it up with a little Brixton sunshine and you get this week’s Lambeth School’s Musitrax Festival. Taking place on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd July in the new Windrush Square, this free open air musical happening has been put together by Lambeth Music Service and is designed to celebrate the achievements of Lambeth children (all have been playing for less than a year) and to encourage people of all ages to have a go for themselves.

Free daily performances will feature massed bands of 8 and 9 year olds from Lambeth primary schools, daily family djembe drumming workshops and a star performance by Brixton’s very own Levi Roots. All events are free, open to all, with no tickets or booking needed.

Programme:

Thursday 1st July:

1pm - MX Band in concert

The band features 150 Year 4 children from Lambeth schools playing trumpet, trombone, clarinet, flute, sax and percussion.

2-4pm - Family djembe workshops

Friday 2nd July:

1pm – MX String Band & Levi Roots in concert.

The band features 200 Year 4 children from Lambeth schools playing violin and cello; plus Levi Roots performing his new single accompanied by the children.

2-4pm - Family djembe workshops.”

Enjoy, all…