KEIGHLEY school children were among hundreds from across the district who took part in a national music day.

They gathered in City Park, Bradford, for activities including a mass sing along and 'body percussion' session.

The district was the only one in Yorkshire chosen to take part in the BBC event, supported locally by Bradford Council’s Music and Arts Service.

Youth acts during the day included youngsters from Keelham Primary School near Denholme, who gave an Africa-themed performance.

And one of the highlights of Friday's event was when 700 pupils from throughout the district took to the stage for the Big Sing.

After weeks of rehearsals, children belted out their versions of pop songs like Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ and Clean Bandit’s strings-infused Rather Be.

Micky Dolenz’ vocals were replaced by the voices of hundreds of children for an uplifting version of The Monkees’ classic I’m a Believer, and the huge choir even mashed up songs like Lady Gaga’s Paparazzi and David Guetta’s Titanium.

The children returned to the stage later in the afternoon for an eye-catching body percussion performance, where their bodies became instruments.