
One of happiest musical celebrations in the Island’s calendar takes place this evening (Saturday).
More than 200 young performers from across the Isle of Man will take part in the Manx Youth Orchestra’s annual Christmas Festival Concert at the Villa Marina.
A wide-ranging programme will include traditional orchestral classics, a new arrangement of ‘Party Rock Anthem’, plus festive favourites.
It all starts at seven thirty.

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