A GUITAR signed by stadium rockers Coldplay is being raffled off – to help young musicians in Somerset.

Before headlining the Glastonbury Festival in 2024, the Chris Martin-fronted indie rockers took over the Cheese and Grain, in nearby Frome, as a rehearsal space.

After their performance, the band made a generous donation which helped 180 young people access the Bert Jansch Music Studio and take part in 20 four-hour Sunday Sessions, run by the Young People Frome charity.

Now, to keep the project going, the Cheese and Grain is raffling an Epiphone guitar signed by Coldplay during their visit, with every ticket sold funding studio time and creative opportunities for aspiring Somerset musicians.

The Epiphone guitar signed by Coldplay. Picture: Cheese and Grain

The next round of Sunday Sessions aims to include:
• Recording and songwriting masterclasses
• Studio time for young acts to produce their own material
• Collaborative sessions for musicians who’ve never met
• Sessions open to all schools and colleges
• Opportunities for youth organisations
• Dedicated sessions for home-educated young people
• Open community music sessions

“Your support will help us give another 180 young people the chance to learn, create, and grow,” a Cheese and Grain spokesperson said.

Tickets cost £5 per entry, and a winner will be drawn at random on Monday, January 5.

For more details, including full terms and conditions, visit https://www.cheeseandgrain.com/events/coldplay-guitar-raffle.

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The signing took place before Coldplay headlined the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. Picture: Paul Jones/Somerset Leveller