BOLTON Sinfonietta will perform the first concert of the 2002 season tomorrow at Bolton School Arts Centre.

Joining them for Poulenc's Flute Concerto will be local virtuoso Julie Leach.

Julie won the prestigious Maurice Jacobson award at the National Festival of Youth Music.

She went on to gain the Outstanding Performance Prize during her studies at Bretton Hall College of Music.

Guest conductor Stephen Carleston will direct the lively programme, which includes works by Mozart, Rossini, Elgar and Ravel.

The concert starts at 7.30 pm. Parking, disabled access and refreshments are all available at the venue. Tickets -- £7, £5 concessions -- can be bought on the door or booked in advance on 01204 334 400.