Shieldhill Primary pupils hosting Rookie Rockstars concert to share anti-bullying message

Young musicians at Shieldhill Primary are set to wow an audience as they share an anti-bullying message via the medium of rock '˜n' roll.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Dec 2018, 09:49 BST
Updated 4th Dec 2018, 10:55 BST
Shieldhill Primary youngsters pictured during rehearsals for their Rookie Rockstars concert. Picture: Michael GillenShieldhill Primary youngsters pictured during rehearsals for their Rookie Rockstars concert. Picture: Michael Gillen
Shieldhill Primary youngsters pictured during rehearsals for their Rookie Rockstars concert. Picture: Michael Gillen

Pupils will grab microphones and play air guitars at Braes High School tonight (Tuesday) when they take to the stage for a Rookie Rockstars performance.

As many as 180 youngsters got involved in four 90-minute workshops last week in preparation for this evening’s spectacle, which has been overseen by professional musicians and singers whose collective aim is to promote confidence, self-esteem and positive friendships among participants.

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The Rookie Rockstars primary schools initiative sees pupils learn lively and original hits, record their own CD and then rock out in concert.

Doors will open for the one-hour show at 6.30pm.

A spokeswoman for Shieldhill Primary said: “It’s all about improving children’s and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.

“Pupils from Primary 2 upwards practised for an hour-and-a-half every morning from last Monday to Thursday.

“Everyone is welcome to come along to tonight’s show.”