Youth bus to provide music recording opportunities

The bus will be fitted with audio equipment so young people can record their own music or podcasts

Young people will get the chance to try recording their own music or podcast on a new youth bus.

The bus, which will tour Walsall from 4-9 November, has been fitted with a music recording studio and podcasting equipment.

Young people will be able to visit the bus at various locations across the borough.

There will also be an opportunity to speak with youth workers from Walsall Council and partner organisations.

The dates, times and locations for the bus are as follows:

• Monday 4 November, 15:00-17:00 GMT: East Locality Family Hub, Silver Court, WS8 6HA,

• Tuesday 5 November, 15:30-17:30 GMT: West Locality Family Hub, Ilmington House, Crescent Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8AE

• Wednesday 6 November, 17:00-19:00 GMT: North Locality Family Hub, 275 Blakenall Lane, Blakenall, WS3 1HJ

• Thursday 7 November, 15:30-17:30 GMT: South & Central Locality Family Hub, Birchills Street, WS2 8NG

• Saturday 9 November, 10:30-13:30 GMT: North Locality Family Hub, 275 Blakenall Lane, Blakenall, WS3 1HJ

The bus is hitting the road as part of Youth Work Week, an annual celebration organised by National Youth Agency which celebrates youth work.

Councillor Stacie Elson, portfolio holder for children’s services at Walsall Council, said: "I can’t wait to see this bus hit the road next week – interacting with our young people is an absolute priority of the council.

"It’s been refitted with some amazing equipment for young people to enjoy.

"We want our young people to know they have a voice, and we’re listening. We want to be present in our communities speaking with the future adults of Walsall."