A GROUP of young musicians will be playing alongside some of the biggest names in the street band world.

The new Taunton Youth Street band, led by professional street musician Tim Hill, will play on Castle Green and at Goodlands Gardens on July 8, 9, and 10.

They have Riot Jazz Street Band, Young Pilgrims, Tongues of Fire, La Bamba, Bollywood Brass Band, and The Kinetika Bloco playing as well as many community street bands and orchestras.

Taunton will be alive with the joyous sound of street music and the band is open to any young musician who plays a wind instrument or percussion from grade 3 or upwards.

They meet at Castle School Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 7pm term time.