LIVE music, workshops and demos will be the order of the day at this year’s North East Guitar Show.

The show will be at Rainton Meadows Arena in Mercantile Rd, Houghton-le-Spring, on Sunday, March 22 from 10am to 4pm.

Organisers say it also provides an opportunity to buy, sell and trade new, vintage and second hand guitars, amps, effects and accessories with a number of major retailers and manufacturers attending.

Those performing on the day include award winning blues/rock outfit The Mitch Laddie Band.

A café and licensed bar will be open and free parking is available.

Admission is £6 at the door. Accompanied under-12's are free.

For more information call 01925-813185, e-mail info@guitarshows.co.uk or visit www.guitarshows.co.uk