A taster workshop for people who want to be part of a new street band for Devizes is to be held on May 16.

Organisers of Devizes Carnival are now taking part in a pilot project called Noises On The Street and want to hear from band leaders and young music makers.

Jo Beal, the artistic director of Devizes Outdoor Celebratory Arts, said: "The project will explore street bands and street music, inspired by marching bands and steel bands around the world, especially New Orleans, and mixes up jazz, funk, folk and other music. It will run between May and June."

The taster workshop for young people aged between 12 and 18 who can play a musical instrument will be held between 1.00pm and 5.30 p.m. in the Crown Centre, St John’s Street, Devizes. The free event will be followed by weekly sessions.

Afterwards it is hoped a new street band will be created connected with DOCA.

Older more experienced musicians who see themselves as band leaders can take part in a street music master class with musician and composer Tim Hill at a date to be fixed.

Mrs Beal said: "We are thrilled to have been awarded funding by Wiltshire Music Connects to pilot Noises on the Street. It is a very exciting opportunity to play together and explore how new street music in Wiltshire might emerge in collaboration with local young people. I’d very much encourage people to come along and give it a go."

DOCA is also seeking a local band leader to work alongside Mr Hill to deliver Street Music workshops for young people, and potentially keep the band going if there is enough interest.

To find out more details email info@docadevizes.org.uk