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Pop superstar Ed Sheeran has said he is "made up" to have been asked to design a music-themed Blue Peter badge to mark ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Music Day on 26 September.

He said: "Music was really important to me growing up and I hope this badge will inspire more kids to get into it."

The multi-coloured new badge features the Blue Peter ship alongside piano keys, a microphone and music notes.

Young fans hoping to win the accolade will need to tell Blue Peter how they enjoy making music.

They will also need to ask a parent, grandparent or teacher about their musical memories and tell the C³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ programme their top three songs of all time.

The badge will be launched live on Thursday in a special edition of Blue Peter that will also feature Sir Paul McCartney.

The former Beatle and children's author was presented with a gold Blue Peter badge earlier this year.

Sheeran himself received his own gold badge last year as part of the show's 60th birthday celebrations.

Now in its fifth year, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Music Day will see more than 2,000 events take place across the UK.

This year's theme is music and well-being, with special emphasis on the importance of music to people living with dementia.

Memory Radio, a new digital tool designed for people with dementia and their carers, will be launched on Thursday.

Tie-in programming will include a pop-up performance by Craig David on ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Breakfast, a performance from Liam Gallagher on The One Show, and an edition of Pointless Celebrities featuring ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Music Day ambassadors.

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