SINGERS, songwriters and musicians will perform on the same stage at an event to showcase their talent at the Victoria Hall, Bolton, on Friday.

The concert is promoted by the Bolton Town Centre Ltd and is a rare opportunity for contemporary musicians to perform at what is regarded as one of the region's best acoustic concert halls.

The show is being co-organised by the Live Alliance, made up of performers Geoff Garcia, Phil Mellish and Nick Jackson, who got together six months ago to raise the profile of the town's talented musicians and songwriters.

The show starts at 7pm and after there will be a chance to meet the performers at the Man and Scythe pub on Churchgate.

Tickets cost £5, available from Booths music in Churchgate, the Bolton Tourist Information Centre in the town hall, the Man and Scythe pub in Churchgate or Bolton Town Centre Ltd, telephone 01204 523762.