LIVE music in the open air will be rocking Hopton Court at Hopton Wafers over two days in July.

The sixth annual Hole in the Wall Concert weekend features tribute act, the Counterfeit Stones, as well as covers band, Tom the Frop, and the big band sound of the Steve King Band.

The event kicks off on Saturday, July 17, with gates opening at 6pm. The music runs from 6.30pm all the way through to 11pm.

The first night highlights include an appearance by the Counterfeit Stones, with their distinctive homage to the Rolling Stones. Most of the real Stones' hits will be on their doubles' playlist as the doppelganger version also recreate the bluesy rock sound of Mick Jagger and the rest of the veteran band.

Bewdley's own Tom the Frop, who play covers of rock standards spanning decades, will keep the familiar tunes coming into the night, which climaxes with a fireworks finale.

The following day, Sunday, July 18, showcases the Steve King Band in a lunchtime concert, with the entertainment running from noon, when gates open, until 4pm.

The big band have a tradition of selling out Ronnie Scott's when they have appeared there.

They have also been among prize-winners at the annual Musicians Union Big Band Concert. They have been outright winners twice and among prize-winners on seven occasions.

The band's repertoire will span all tastes of popular music over the past century.

There is a licensed bar and pig roast on both days but concert-goers are welcome to take their own picnics, if they prefer.

The whole event will also provide opportunities to contribute to this year's charity beneficiary, St John Ambulance. Last year's Hole in the Wall concert generated £7,000 for Cancer Research UK. Tickets are available on 01299 270734 or 07711 731896.