The group was formed in 2004 when a group of like minded musicians and teachers decided to expand the work they were doing individually in schools to provide a new and exciting experience for their students.
União da Mocidade is now in its ninth year, and its performance credits include following events:
- Carnaval del Pueblo (best costumed band 2010)
- Love Luton Carnival
- London Greenfair
- The Mayor of London’s RESPECT Festival
- Thames Festival
- Fruitstock Festival
- Rhythmsticks Festival
- Coin Street Festival
- Brighton Samba Encounter
- Luton International Carnival
- Ealing Jazz Festival
- Fete de la Musique (Hyde Park)
- Hillingdon BigFest
- Under One Sky (Harrow)
- Bedford River Festival
- School Proms