Christmas concerts showcasing some of the city's best young musicians and singers, are heading to Stoke-on-Trent next month.

Tickets are now on sale for the City Music Service's annual Christmas concerts at Victoria Hall in Hanley.

The City Music Service, run by Stoke-on-Trent City Council, gives children across the city a chance to develop their music skills and perform in public concerts.

Councillor Sarah Jane Colclough, cabinet member for children's services at Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: "These concerts are an amazing opportunity for the city's young musical talent to come together and take part in Stoke-on-Trent's Christmas celebrations.

"It is brilliant to see so many talented youngsters perform in these concerts every year and I cannot wait to see them.

"I encourage everyone to get your tickets in what promises to be a fantastic couple of nights at the Victoria Hall."

The City Songbirds at Christmas concerts will feature 700 'City Songbirds' (five to eight) performing alongside ensembles.

On Wednesday 2 December, they will perform alongside the City Youth Wind Orchestra, Flute Choir and the City Music Service Senior Young Musician of the Year.

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On Thursday 3 December they will be joined by the Thursdays (a rock and pop band).

The City Voices at Christmas concert will take place on Monday 7 December, featuring 200 young singers from schools across Stoke-on-Trent.

They will perform alongside the City Youth String Orchestra.

Tickets for all performances are available to buy online now.

To book tickets for City Songbirds at Christmas, visit the website here.

To book tickets for City Voices at Christmas, visit the website here.