MUSICIANS raised more than the roof at a Battle of the Bands event.

The bands who took to the stage at Bolton School hit the right notes to the tune of £1,000 for the Trust Music, which removes barriers some children face in accessing music-based activities.

Parallel Oreos, winners of Bolton School Battle of the Bands 2017, presented the cheque to Patricia Tremayne, a trustee of Trust Music.

She said: “The trustees of Trust Music would like to thank Bolton School for their generous donation.

“Last year the charity was successful in being awarded a catalyst evolve grant from the Arts Council, which means that this donation can be match funded and doubled up from the grant.

“Trust Music believes in the power of music and supports children who cannot afford to pay for lessons and instruments, as well as supporting music projects in deprived areas of the town where there is low access and take up of music.

“Trust Music provides a fund which allows children on free school meals to attend Bolton Music Service evening bands, choirs and orchestras free of charge.

“The charity will use the donation received to support this fund.”

Members of Parallel Oreos, Adam Critchlow, Jay Harland, Hassaan Hussain and George Morgan are now in their final year at Bolton School, and say they are looking forward to next year’s Battle of the Bands.

The contest takes place every year and involves bands from both schools taking to the stage as pupils watch.

To access Trust Music’s funded places, please contact Bolton Music Service on 01204 333533.