The Library Challenge Reads

Brian the lion loves dancing, but lions are meant to be brave and strong and fierce. Nobody would think a dancing lion was brave or strong or fierce, would they? But when Brian finds out about a big dancing competition, he decides it's time to prove everyone wrong!

Join cello player, Matt, and find out what it's like to be a musician on tour performing at different venues around the world. Discover how the cello is made, how it is played and its role within the orchestra. Immerse yourself in the joy of classical music at Matt's spectacular orchestra concert...

Discover the power of music and be inspired by cultures from all over the world with the 'Children's Book of Music'. You'll find out how instruments are made and played, and learn about the fascinating lives and achievements of great composers and musicians, from Bach to Bowie, Bjork and Beyoncé...

Welcome to jazz! Feel the music and rhythms of all the different styles of jazz, from swing and Dixieland to the blues and bebop, with this interactive introduction to the world's coolest music. Jabari Asim will take you on the journey through the history of jazz as you discover the most importan...

Meet clarinet player Ed as he shares his music and passion for the clarinet with a class of enthusiastic school children. Discover how the instrument is made, how it is played and its role within the orchestra. Join the students at Ed's energetic orchestra concert performance of the 'Firebird'. W...

Follow flute player, Sonja, as she plucks up the courage to play a flute solo in tonight's concert. Discover how the flute is played, the different sounds that can be made, and its role within the orchestra. Listen along to the vibrant concert performance at the end.

Discover the life of Freddie Mercury, the trailblazing musician who rocked the world! Born on the tiny island on Zanzibar off the coast of modern-day Tanzania, young Farrokh dreamt of having a fabulous life. When his parents sent him to boarding school in India, he discovered his true talent for ...

Making science fun by applying core science learning to high interest hobbies. In 'Fun Science Experiments with Music', learn about the science behind singing, plucking and blowing. Find out about sound waves by making sugar dance. Discover why music sounds high or low. Jiggle your vocal cords! A...

The children are excited to return to dance class with Mrs Oti and waste no time preparing for their animal-themed dance show. Mrs Oti teaches them all about animal movements and how they can be used in their dance. From stomping like an elephant, stretching up high like a giraffe or even shaking...

Wherever Looshkin goes, chaos follows right behind. Prepare yourself for rocket-powered nuclear burps, firecracker cheese and large pants galore! Full of quick-fire gags and surreal hilarity, you'll never be able to guess what he'll do next - but it's guaranteed to make you titter!

When Lacey gets sent to lunch-time music lessons to keep her out of trouble at school, she discovers a love and talent for the piano that opens up a whole new world. But when Lacey's music teacher leaves unexpectedly, will she be thrown back into turmoil?

Bea is from a big, noisy family who make all sorts of noisy noises. But when will Bea's own special music start? Isla and Bea are two sisters from an uber-musical family. Big sister Isla plays the violin and Bea is waiting for her music to start. She yearns to play the piano like an angel. With t...

Nikki Maxwell's school is holding a talent competition and Nikki can't wait to start practising dance moves with her friends Chloe and Zoey and impressing Brandon, her crush, with her singing skills!

Phoebe Howell and her unicorn best friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, are headed to music camp for the summer, where they form a punk rock group with fellow campers Sue and Stevie. Marigold also discovers a portal to a parallel dimension where she and Phoebe come face-to-face with the dark and s...

'Rebel Girls Rock' tells the stories of well-known musicians, like Dolly Parton, Lizzo, Blackpink, Joni Mitchell, Olivia Rodrigo and Selena. It also features young viral musicians, like 12-year-old drummer Nandi Bushell and teen punk rock band the Linda Lindas.

Discover the life of Shakira, the world's most popular Latin American singer. As a child, little Shakira knew she was born to be performer. Even as a little girl, she was full of natural rhythm and she was obsessed with singing, writing songs and dancing whenever she got the opportunity. At 14 ye...

Wendy loves to play music but doesn't like to be heard. One day, someone films her playing and it goes viral. How will Wendy cope with being a star?