Merton Youth Music Tour 2026 – Moselle Valley

Tour Blog

The tour blog, with updates and stories from our musicians in the Moselle Valley

Over the coming days, you’ll be able to follow our young musicians’ adventures in the Moselle Valley, with regular updates, photos and stories from their tour. Check back here to see what they’ve been up to, where they’ve been performing and what they’ve been discovering along the way!

Merton Youth Music Tour 2026 poster with German flag, Moselle Valley badge, and icons for concert band, jazz orchestra, guitar ensemble, string ensemble, and choir. The design also celebrates the New TEMPO Ambassadors. Merton Music Foundation logo is included.
Two new TEMPO Ambassadors stand on a pavement at night near St. Johns Church Hall, surrounded by bags and supplies, under a streetlamp with a metal fence and cloudy blue sky in the background.
A man in a high-visibility vest smiles and gestures excitedly in front of a large white coach on a street at dusk, embodying the enthusiasm of the new TEMPO Ambassadors.
View from inside a bus looking out at a sunlit motorway, with vehicles ahead and cars on the opposite side, framed by windscreen reflections and dashboard details—capturing the anticipation as New TEMPO Ambassadors travel towards their next destination.
Five people sit around a table in a café with coffee and snacks. Large windows behind them show cliffs, vehicles, and people outside. The mood appears casual and relaxed, as the group of New TEMPO Ambassadors enjoys their conversation and camaraderie.
View from a ship deck overlooking the ocean under a partly cloudy sky, with several containers visible at the front of the ship, as the new TEMPO Ambassadors embark on their latest journey.
A group of young people, including the new TEMPO Ambassadors, stand and talk outside on a paved area, surrounded by bags and rucksacks, with flags and trees in the background.
A large group of people, including several new TEMPO Ambassadors, sit on outdoor stone steps—some holding orange or blue cushions—with trees and a building in the background.
Three new TEMPO Ambassadors walk outdoors on a paved path. One person carries black boxes, another holds a blue item, and the third walks alongside them. Houses, trees, and a colourful flag are visible in the background.

Day 1 – Travel Day

The first photos from our music tour have arrived, capturing some of the journey as our young musicians make their way to the Moselle Valley in Germany.

An early start, plenty of excitement and more than a little caffeine for the MMF team as the adventure gets underway. After travelling over land and sea, everyone has arrived safely — and we can’t wait to see what the next few days bring!

Day 2

After yesterday’s long journey, our young musicians are settling into tour life in the Moselle Valley, and there’s no better way to start their first full day than with some music!

This morning, everyone came together for a rehearsal, getting ready for the performances and events ahead. Here’s a little glimpse of the musicians in action.