There will be a new addition to the Manx Music Festival’s schedule this year with the introduction of a new ‘Festival’s Finest’ concert on the final evening of competition, Saturday 30th April.

The Guild, in association with award-winning property developer Dandara, will team up with Stage Door Entertainment to present a concert showcasing some of the most enjoyable performances at the 2016 event.

A broad cross-section of class winners from dance, drama and music disciplines will present a true variety show and there will be performers of all ages. The winners of both the Sheffield Plate for young soloists and the prestigious Cleveland Medal Test will perform along with the best from the very popular Songs from the Musicals class.

The organisers will also aim to include any performances which made an impact on audiences during the week. Festival Chairman Sarah Kelly said: ‘For those who struggle to get to all the classes they would like to see this is a real chance to enjoy the cream of the crop and relish the variety and quality which the Guild represents. We are delighted to be including some of our dancers from the new Ballet and Modern Dance classes alongside the piano, poetry and singing winners.’

Kristene Sutcliffe and Lisa Kreisky of Stage Door Entertainment have many years of experience of staging shows and performances at a range of venues around the island and, as performers themselves, will show off the competitors in the best way with lighting, compering and support.

Tickets cost ?8 for adults and ?4 for under-18s and are available from the Villa Marina and Gaiety Box Office now. Also available are tickets for the Songs from the Musicals on Thursday 28th April, the Cleveland Medal Contest on Friday 29th April and season tickets for the duration of the Festival.  Go to www.villagaiety.com or call 600555.

For further information about this year’s Festival please go to www.manxmusicfestival.org