RNCM Young Explorers - Space, Stars and Video Games

Our Young Explorer series of family-friendly events blasts off this season with a thrilling galactic adventure. Join the KNDS Fairey Band on a musical journey across the cosmos, featuring music from classical masterpieces to the beloved soundtracks of space-inspired video games and new works by our students.

Audiences can look forward to iconic pieces like Holst’s The Planets, alongside the nostalgic charm of themes from Super Mario and Space Invaders. Our host Mike Poyser will also unveil exciting science demonstrations in between performances and share interesting insights about science, space, and music. Before and after the concert, explore our retro video game arcade for a hands-on intergalactic experience.

Perfect for introducing children to live orchestral music, our Young Explorers concerts are relaxed, engaging, and crafted to spark a love of music in the entire family.

Looking for something more? Why not join us for Young Explorers Interactive Science Workshops ahead of this event.

The KNDS Fairey Band is one of the most successful contesting brass bands in the world. Founded in 1937 by a group of employees at the Fairey Aviation Works in Stockport, the band achieved many musical successes under the brilliant direction of Harry Mortimer, their Musical Director for over 30 years. Since those early days, the band has won every elite band event on the contest calendar, including the National Championships of Great Britain on nine occasions and the British Open an incredible 16 times.