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 from March 16 to 20 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 packed programme planned for each night: Sunday -- Bolton Training Wind Ensemble, Bolton Double Reed Ensemble, Bolton Training Percussion Ensembles, Bolton Youth Choir, Staff Ensemble, Little Lever Brass Ensemble, Bolton Youth Orchestra.

Monday -- Bolton Gamelan Ensemble, Bolton Adult Gamelan Ensemble, Farnworth and Deane Junior Strings, Turton Training Choir, Bolton Intermediate Brass Band, Bolton Intermediate Percussion Ensemble, Bolton Youth Concert Band.

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.

MUSICAL YOUTH: Members of the Bolton Youth Orchestra rehearse for their performance at the Albert Halls