MUSIC-lovers took part in a Christmas concert with a difference when disabled and non-disabled young people staged a musical night to remember.

Award-winning York-based charity Accessible Arts and Media presented an evening celebrating all musical abilities and talents to a packed audience at Woldgate College, Pocklington.

The concert was the first performance by the young people taking part in an innovative new music programme, Inclusive Music Projects (IMPs).

The project, which takes place in Pocklington and York, welcomes both disabled and non-disabled young people.

It provides a unique opportunity for participants to work together as equals, learn new skills and celebrate abilities.

The students performed music they had composed themselves, using accessible music technology, followed by a rousing selection of singing and signing songs, including songs written by the young people.

Audience participation was actively encouraged and everyone joined in with the singing and signing for White Christmas.

Rose Kent, the managing director of Accessible Arts and Media, said everyone was proud of the achievement.

She said: β€œIt’s been incredible to watch the group develop since they started working together 18 months ago and it was great to see the young people supporting and encouraging each other.”