A CHARITY orchestra is holding an open air concert in Middlesbrough this weekend.

The Cobweb Orchestra will give a free performance and workshop tomorrow.

The event, in Central Square, has been organised in preparation of the BBC Tees Valley Proms in the Park next month.

The orchestra will hold a workshop in Middlesbrough's town hall. It is open to players of all abilities and will take place between 10am and 12.30pm.

Following the workshop and concert, the audience will be able to join in a performance by the Tutti orchestra. People are asked to bring instruments.

Andy Jackson, director of Cobweb Orchestra, said: "We are hoping that we can get as many people as possible into the spirit of things."

To book workshop places, call 01642-873973.

BBC Proms in the Park, Tees Valley, takes place in Central Square, Middlesbrough on September 8. Call 01642-729729 for information.