Young performers shine in celebration of city’s diversity

Talented young people from across Wolverhampton came together on Monday night (10 November, 2025) to celebrate the city’s vibrant cultures, languages, traditions, and faiths at the annual Schools Diversity Celebration.

The event, held at The University of Wolverhampton at The Halls, saw an impressive turnout, with around 600 pupils from 19 schools performing captivating dance, drama and musical acts alongside students from Wolverhampton Music Service.

This year’s celebration, titled Our City, Stronger Together, created a lively showcase of Wolverhampton’s multicultural landscape. Audience members were treated to a collection of performances, each one reflecting the diversity and unity that define the community.

Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “Now in its 35th year, this much-loved annual event is a brilliant celebration of our city’s rich diversity and multicultural spirit.

“The performances were fantastic, reflecting the incredible effort and talent of all the children and young people involved. I’m extremely proud of everyone who took part.”

Pupils from Penn Hall, Elston Hall Primary, St Michael's CE Primary, Saint Regis CE Academy, Fieldview Primary School, Loxdale Primary, Trinity Primary Academy, Long Knowle Primary, Graiseley Primary, Bhylls Acre Primary, Wodensfield Primary, St Andrew’s CE Primary, Heath Park School, Bilston CE Primary, St Jude’s CE Primary, Stowlawn Primary, Lanesfield Primary, St Luke’s C of E Primary and Saint Matthias schools were among those taking part in the event.

The audience was also treated to an inspiring performance by the Wolverhampton Music Service's Bhangra Fusion Percussion Group and Jazz Big Band.

The Mayor of Wolverhampton Councillor Craig Collingswood was among the audience, alongside councillors, education and faith leaders, family members and school staff.

Students on stage with Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education.