THE Bromsgrove Festival takes place between April 26 and May 10 featuring something for everyone.

Highlights include an open air concert by the Band of the Irish Guards, a concert featuring Jennifer Pike, BBC Young Musician of the Year in 2002, and Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band.

Pub rock band Easy and folk music is included, together with Battle of the Bands and the Festival's International Young Musicians' Platform.

For a leaflet and full details or to book, call the festival office on 876504 between 10.30am-12.30pm and 1-4.15pm Monday to Friday and 10.30am-12.30pm and 1-2pm on Saturdays. Leaflets are also available at the Tourist Information office.