A COMPETITION to win signed copies of Coldplay CD’s and LP’s raised £3,800 which will be used to purchase time in the Bert Jansch Recording Studio for young people in the Frome area.

Coldplay were in Frome at the end of June to use the town’s Cheese & Grain venue as a rehearsal space ahead of their record-breaking fifth Glastonbury Festival headline set when they decided to pop into the independent record shop Raves from the Grave on June 28 to buy up and sign 10 of their LP’s and CD’s.

The shop then launched a prize draw to give fans a chance to grab a copy, with the band asking for any proceeds to go to charity Young People Frome, which works in partnership with the Cheese & Grain and the Bert Jansch Studio, to encourage more young music artists to get recording and start their musical journey.

All albums were fully signed by Coldplay members Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion.

Signed Mylo Xyloto album Picture: Raves From The Grave

A Raves from the Grave spokesperson said: “The money raised is an amazing amount and we are very grateful to be part of something great for our community.

“As a local music shop we understand the importance of supporting young and upcoming artists and hopefully the money will go towards inspiring and nurturing the future of music.”

The Bert Jansch Studio is a world-class music recording facility operated by the Cheese & Grain in Frome.

Signed A Rush of Blood to the Head album Picture: Raves From The Grave