THE sounds and rhythms of the Caribbean will be filling the air in Middlesbrough at the weekend.
And members of local steel band Steelworks have been fine-tuning their drums before the arrival of the world-renowned players the North Star Caribbean Orchestra.
A gala concert on Saturday night will be the culmination of a day of performances across the town.
Brian Wise, musical director of Steelworks, said: "This will be a tremendous opportunity for our young players to take part in the largest gathering of steel bands Middlesbrough has ever seen.
"It promises to be a wonderful, atmospheric day."
At 3pm, a spectacular sight and sound will be created when more than 100 panists will gather around the Bottle of Notes in front of mima - the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art.
Tickets for the evening concert cost £6, or £4 for concessions, from Middlesbrough Town Hall box office, or by calling (01642) 729729.
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