Creative young people across the region are in the spotlight

Music industry experts who have worked with the likes of EMI are helping young people across the county prepare for a creative music extravaganza.

Nottinghamshire County Council presents its County Youth Arts Showcase 2015 – with three shows in just one week across the county – celebrating the cream of talent in Nottinghamshire.

Working alongside County Youth Arts colleagues at Nottinghamshire County Council, there has been vital support from a number of experts including Simon Tew and Ronnie Sampson, who are commissioned artists at County Youth Arts, in Leeming Street, Mansfield. Simon and Ronnie are both also full-time musicians who have produced music for EMI.

The three events are:

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• Tuesday, February 17, from 7.30pm. Supergroup Showcase at the Royal Concert Hall, in Nottingham. There will be performances from the Supergroup collaboration, Unity countywide, singers, rappers and bands.

• Thursday, February 19, at 7pm. The Able Orchestra featuring students from Fountaindale School, Brunts School and members of the BBC Concert Orchestra at the Palace Theatre, in Mansfield.

• Friday, February 20, at 7.30pm. A Youth Dance Showcase at the Palace Theatre Mansfield. This event will feature Street and Contemporary and Urban companies from the county.

Call 0115 9895555 for tickets the first event or 01623 633133 for the other two.