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We're delighted to share that the Sankofa Songsters, led by our very own Amanda Wrigley, will be featured on BBC Songs of Praise on Sunday 28 June in a special programme celebrating faith, community and the power of bringing generations together. When the BBC visited Belong Chester, they experienced first-hand the joy, connection and hope that flourish when people of all ages sing, learn and grow alongside one another. Featured in the programme are the Sankofa Songsters – our

Live the Beat was honoured to be invited to a special reception at Buckingham Palace, where representatives of the Sankofa Songsters joined Their Majesties The King and Queen in celebration of community organisations making a difference across the UK.

Live the Beat founder Amanda Wrigley is the latest guest on the Mum Means Business podcast, opening up about the journey from primary school teacher to award-winning social entrepreneur, and how one simple idea has grown into a movement connecting generations through the power of music. Hosted by Victoria Phipps, the episode explores Amanda's career, the inspiration behind Live the Beat and the life-changing impact that intergenerational music sessions are having on children,

We're so proud that our intergenerational choir, Sankofa Songsters, were invited to perform at the annual Christmas Carol Service, 'Together at Christmas', hosted by HRH Princess of Wales, Catherine, at Westminster Abbey in December 2024. Amanda holds the official invitation from HRH Princess of Wales 30 of the choir's members made the 400-mile round trip to Westminster Abbey after receiving a formal invitation from Kensington Palace to take part in the concert. The invitat

Music has the power to connect generations, improve wellbeing and unlock memories – and that's exactly the message Live the Beat founder Amanda Wrigley shared during her recent appearance on Alison Blackler's Making Sense podcast. In this Guest Spotlight episode, Amanda spoke about her passion for using music as a tool for learning, inclusion and emotional wellbeing across all ages. During the conversation, she explained how Live the Beat has grown from its beginnings as Litt