The much-loved Urban Sounds for Uyogo charity talent show is set to return to Kenilworth School this February.

The show, which was cancelled in 2021 due to the pandemic, sees students from across the school perform to raise money for three different charities.

Organised by sixth form students, the talent show forms part of the school's annual 'Africa Week'.

Performances will take place between February 15 and 17, and the final touches are now being put on the show.

"All the acts look good and preparations are going really well," said USU co-ordinator and Religious Studies teacher Luke Ovenden.

"We have got students all the way from year 7 to 11 involved, and everyone is really excited."

Whilst the live performances were cancelled last year, the USU committee still put together a virtual performance by asking students to send in recordings of their acts from home.

The show was then made available on the school's website.

"The sixth form committee did a remarkable job last year to organise an online show," added Mr Ovenden.

"Even though not doing the live shows was a big disappointment the students still managed to replicate what we try to achieve normally.

"The efforts last year were incredible."

Pupils also continued the fundraising for USU's main charities: Elephants for Africa, Water Aid and Kenilworth Uyogo Friendship Link.

Over £1,800 was raised through the school's cycling challenge, all of which went to pay paid for 36 bikes to help girls in rural Tanzania get to school.

"I am especially proud of Kenilworth School students for their continued enthusiasm and momentum in raising money for Uyogo during the pandemic, at a time when enrichment activities were unsafe to run," said headteacher Hayden Abbott.

"Over the last 18 years, students have made a huge difference to the lives of young people in rural Tanzania in many different ways."

But the return of USU Night this year will be an even bigger boost as the charity aims to raise over £3,000 from ticket sales.

"The USU as part of Africa Week has been an excellent opportunity to raise awareness of world issues and develop friendships with other people in different communities," Mr Abbott added.

"It also gives students who are part of the USU Committee an opportunity to develop their leadership skills and inspire other young people to participate".

Tickets are available here.

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