Pupils perform for Foo Fighters in stadium show

Image source, Anfield Road Primary School Image caption, The Bell Tower Beats performed for Foo Fighters in Liverpool By Georgie Docker  and  Yunus Mulla , North West Published 29 June 2026 A group of schoolchildren performed live on stage for Foo Fighters ahead of the band's Merseyside show - with footage being shared to millions on Instagram. Thousands of fans gathered at Liverpool's Anfield stadium last week as the American rockers kicked off their Europe tour with two nights in the city. But ahead of their first show on Thursday the rockers were treated to a performance of their own - when The Bell Tower Beats, a band from Anfield Road Primary School, took to the stage to perform the band's hit single, Times Like These. "It was so fun performing for Foo Fighters. I've never performed in front of anyone before," young band member Sean told BBC North West Tonight . Foo Fighters have since shared the special moment to millions of followers on Instagram and YouTube , external . The Bell Tower Beats members said they practiced "loads" ahead of their stadium debut and were delighted to play alongside such a household name. "I really like how energetic they are and how much they have have when they are on stage performing," Alyssa said of Foo Fighters. Image source, Anfield Road Primary School Image caption, The children said they had practiced hard for the occasion Fellow Bell Tower Beats member Mikey said: "It was scary because I've never been on stage and performed to rock stars." Louisa added: "I'm a very, very big fan - a ginormous fan - of Foo Fighters." The special performance was organised by year three teacher, Danielle McNally. "I started a social media campaign sending videos out of the children performing and at first not much happened," she said. Image source, Anfield Road Primary School Image caption, The Bell Tower Beats now have matching Foo Fighters T-shirts, given to them by the band Image source, Danielle McNally Image caption, Schoolteacher Danielle McNally managed to snap a pic with Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl She then decided to try and send an email to Foo Fighters' management. "I got an email to set up a call with a manger in LA," she said. "Then she told me her idea to bring the children to Anfield to perform. "It was a lovely experience and since then it's been carnage. It's been such an experience for our children." Danielle added: "We love music, we love the arts, we want to get that across. "And it's worked because we've got so many people now wanting to join our school band. "Music's just gone mad and that's what we're about in our school." Image source, Anfield Road Primary School Image caption, The children got to go backstage and did a question and answer session with the band Image caption, Foo Fighters signed eight ukuleles belonging to The Bell Tower Beats members The children also got a chance to interview band members Dave Grohl, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Rami Jaffee, Pat Smear and Ilan Rubin. Grohl was quizz