MUSIC lovers can enjoy a series of lunchtime concerts being held as part of Bromsgrove Festival.

The first of the concerts has already been held, performed in front of a sold out audience.

On Wednesday, July 1, Michael Seal, associate conductor of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, will be performing and explaining the secrets of being a successful conductor.

Michael has established a reputation as one of the UK's most versatile conductors in the UK and internationally, after studying violin and composition at the Birmingham Conservatoire.

The other two concerts in the series are being held on Wednesday, July 8, when Alastair Moseley and daughter Charlotte will be performing, while on Wednesday, July 15, Gilbert and Sullivan materpieces will be performed.

The concerts are being held in the Guesten Hall of Avoncroft Museum, in Redditch Road, starting at noon, followed by lunch.

Tickets cost £15, which includes the lunch. Tickets can be booked in advanced by calling Jennie McGregor-Smith on 01527 872422.

Concert only tickets will be available on the door priced at £8.