Teenagers will take to the stage at Marsden Jazz Festival this weekend.

A youth takeover will see Kirklees Youth Jazz Orchestra, Heckmondwike Grammar School Soul Band, Greenhead College Big Band and other teen groups perform at The Bandstand in the Park.

There will be more than 10 hours of live jazz from young musicians across Saturday and Sunday.

And on Sunday, youngsters will have the chance to enjoy their own jazz gigs at Standedge Tunnel Visitor Centre.

Manchester-based theatre company Artful Playground will be bringing Lolly Pops and Circus Props and The Toothy Adventure of Davy Denture to Marsden to entertain children aged between three and seven.

Professional musicians will play the characters on different instruments, while the children will also take part, sing songs and play games.

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Check out entertainment for little ones at Marsden Jazz Festival
Check out entertainment for little ones at Marsden Jazz Festival

Festival producer Barney Stevenson said: "The youth groups we have at the Marsden Jazz Festival have always helped to create a fantastic atmosphere during the weekend, and it’s great to see them playing alongside more established artists.

"That’s why we decided to increase their profile at this year’s festival by giving them their own stage, with over ten hours of live youth music taking place at the Bandstand in the Park.

"We also hope the festival will introduce some younger children to jazz for the first time, which is why we’ve invited Artful Playground to perform two gigs at Standedge Tunnel Visitors’ Centre.

"The shows are aimed at three to seven year olds so they’ll be really fun and interactive and there’ll also be the chance to hear some great live music performed by brilliant musicians."

The youth group gigs are free to attend, with all donations being used the support the festival’s future.

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