BOLTON audiences have the chance to enjoy the wealth of young talent in the town with a five day musical extravaganza.

The annual Bolton music Centre Presents runs at the Albert Halls until Thursday featuring hundreds of talented young musicians.

More than 40 ensembles, groups, choirs and orchestras, showcasing Bolton's young musical talent will take to the stage.

Most are nurtured by Bolton Music Service, but each night will also feature a guest school choir. The entertainment begins each night at 7pm.

Here is a taste of the remaining programme planned for each night:

Tuesday -- Bolton Beginner Brass Band and Bolton Training Brass Band, Bolton Youth Clarinet Quintet, Bolton Music Service Singers, Bolton Training Strings Orchestra, Little Lever Woodwind Ensemble, The New Century String Quartet, Bolton Youth Jazz Orchestra.

Wednesday -- Bolton Intermediate Wind Ensemble, Bolton Youth Flute Choir, Little Lever String Ensemble, Bolton Junior Youth Orchestra Strings and Bolton Junior Youth Orchestra, Bolton Youth Brass Ensemble, Bolton Youth String Quartet, Bolton Youth Brass Band.

Thursday -- Bolton Youth Wind Ensemble, Bolton Youth Clarinet Choir, Bolton Youth Choir, Rivington and Turton Junior Strings, Little Lever Choir, Bolton Youth Percussion Ensemble, New Century Strings.

Tickets, £3.50 adults, £2 concessions, are available from Albert Halls Box Office on 01204 334400.