I'd like to thank Rhianon for granting me a minute of her time in this important debate this evening. I was reminded of the power of music during a concert and dinner to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Abertillery town band just a few weeks ago. The concert was superb and moved many people to tears. The dinner afterwards featured many powerful testimonies of how the band had brought music into people's lives and gave them opportunities they wouldn't have had otherwise. I'm pleased to say that the future looks rosy for the band as they recently secured a grant to deliver an outreach music programme to local schools.

After this fantastic evening, I reflected on the way that music has impacted my life. I was fortunate enough to be taught the violin at school. Even though I didn't do much practising, it was great to be able to do that. But, my lifelong love of choral music started with school choirs, progressing to mixed choirs, including Côr Rhuthun, Côr Godre'r Garth and Côr CF1. The camaraderie, discipline and joy—this has allowed me to travel all over the world singing in magnificent buildings and competing in international competitions. I've even shared a stage with Take That at the Millennium Stadium.

Music has always been accessible to me, growing up. It should always be accessible to children from all backgrounds, regardless of family background or income. That's the message I want to deliver during the short debate this evening. Diolch yn fawr, Rhianon, and I encourage her in her endeavours in this regard. Diolch yn fawr.