FIVE Bradford schools will be taking to the stage next month as part of the schools 2019 Rock Challenge.

Groups from Beckfoot School, Bingley, Beckfoot Allerton Primary School, High Crags Primary Leadership Academy in Shipley, Shipley College and St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College will take to the stage for the Rock Challenge and J Rock competitions, held at Production Park in Wakefield.

Each school’s team, of between 20 and 135 performers, will perform an eight-minute routine based on a theme of their choice to a live audience and a panel of industry professionals.

Every aspect of the performance is devised, designed and created by students or teachers.

Jonny Wood, UK production manager, said: “The positive impact on the young people who take part in Rock Challenge® and J Rock™ in terms of their health and wellbeing will never fail to impress me.

“The schools involved always report the positive impact the initiative has on their students, and I am delighted to be involved in such a great event.”