Sidmouth Town Band and guest artist Chris Hoban will be holding a charity concert at Manor Pavilion Theatre next month.

Doors will open from 7pm for the concert, which will start at 7.45pm on Saturday 18 February.

The evening is in aid of Sidmouth Town Band and Sidmouth Lions Club's charity and community service activities. 

Chris Hoban is currently Director of Music at St Peter's Prep School, Lympstone, while also working freelance as a composer and performer.  

Sidmouth Town Band in concert

A spokesperson said: "Shake off the winter blues and come and enjoy a lively and delightful evening of popular, traditional and classical instrumental music, performed by Sidmouth Town Band's superb award-winning musicians and guests, under the expert direction of MD Adrian Harvey.

"[Our guest artist Chris Hoban] is a highly regarded songwriter and lyricist who often writes for (and sometimes performs with) the Devonian folk roots duo 'Show of Hands', as well as performing live in venues and festivals throughout the UK, accompanying himself on guitar, piano accordion, mandocello, cello or keyboard. Chris is also an outstanding conductor and choral leader, having directed choirs in concerts and church services all over Britain."

Chris Hoban on Lympstone beach

Tickets for the event cost £10 and can be purchased online at www.manorpavilion.com or from the theatre box office on 01395 514413.