On Tuesday 10th March 2026 the Royal Albert Hall will burst with the sound of over 1,500 young musicians from Merton schools and MMF Music Centres and Wimbledon Community Chorus has the great privilege of joining this amazing performance.

The theme of this year’s concert is ‘Lookin’ Up’, featuring a specially commissioned suite of music called ‘Lookin’ Up – The Story of Flight’.

The evening will feature performances from the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, London Vocal Project, Derek Paravicini alongside some extraterrestrial surprises. Expect many astronomical favourites and the premier of new works from composers Pete Churchill, Olivia Murphy, Raph Clarkson, Lulu Vallejo and Adam Cracknell.

Doors will open at 6:15pm with live music taking place in the hall as a curtain raiser from 6:30pm and the concert starts at 7pm.

There will be a 30 minute interval, the concert is expected to finish at 10pm.

Tickets are available from https://www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2026/music-is-for-life-2026