MFY's National Festival takes place between 2-7 July and is a six day celebration of music bringing 12,000 young musicians from across the UK to Birmingham to perform in some of its top venues such as Symphony Hall, Town Hall, Birmingham Conservatoire and HMV Institute as well as the festival tent in Centenary Square.

Throughout the week there are performances of jazz, orchestral, rock, folk, world, wind, brass, pop, choral and chamber music. Alongside the performances there will also be a number of workshops and free performances taking place in the festival tent.

For more information on the festival, what's on and how to book visit www.mfy.org.uk/birmingham