Two up-and-coming young music stars will headline a concert later this month kicking off the year-long 135th anniversary celebrations for one of Sheffield's oldest bands

'Britain's Got Talent' semi-finalist Charlie Green (vocal), 18, and 'BBC Young Musician of The Year' brass finalist Isobel Daws (above) (trombone), 16, will be performing at one of a series of events that will celebrate Sheffield Citadel Salvation Army Band's anniversary.

Heart of the community

Bandmaster Keith Wileman told 4BR: "The Salvation Army recently celebrated 150 years of serving at the heart of the community and this year presents an opportunity for the band to celebrate its own ministry and heritage among people in Sheffield.

We are looking forward to the Young Stars in Concert event — both Charlie and Isobel are excellent musicians and we know the concert will be a fantastic evening of music, as well as a great way to start our anniversary celebrations."

both Charlie and Isobel are excellent musicians and we know the concert will be a fantastic evening of music, as well as a great way to start our anniversary celebrationsBandmaster Keith Wileman

Next 12 months

Over the next 12 months, a number of events will take place at The Salvation Army hall on Psalter Lane, including a visit from Black Dyke and a reunion for musicians who were once a part of the band.

Keith added:"Our anniversary is a great opportunity for people to return to church or to attend for the first time and to share in celebrations with us in many different ways. We hope that there will be something that will appeal to everyone and promise a warm welcome to all who attend."