THE South Craven-based KVU Singers will on Sunday perform six new songs composed by some of the UK's best young composers.

It will mark the culmination of this year's Jessica Foxley Young Choral Composer Competition.

The contest is staged in memory of Jessica, who grew up in Cowling and was killed in a car crash at the age of 21. She was a budding musician.

This year's six finalists were chosen from 32 entries by a panel of judges comprising composers Alan Bullard and Jonathan Brigg, president of KVU SingersPaul Whittaker and Jessica's mum, Margaret, a former member of KVU Singers.

The finalists are: under 19s - Joe Davies(Rugby), Fergus Hall (Glasgow), Douglas McIntosh (Stafford); 19 to 25s - Sarah Loughridge (Ballymena), Owain Park (Cambridge) and Samuel Wilson ( London).

Jessica's dad and choir member, Paul, said: "Our choir has some great new music to perform as a result of this competition. We want to put on an exceptional performance to do justice to these compositions."

The Foxley family are already responsible for Jessica Foxley Unsigned showcase at the Colne rhythm and blues festival.

Mum Margaret added: "We wanted to broaden the scope of Jessica Foxley Music Projects, the aim of which is to provide great performance opportunities for young musicians.

The concert will be held at Muni Theatre, Colne, on Sunday at 3pm, with Sutton accordionist Thom Hardaker and mezzo Samantha Oxborough.

For tickets, call 0844 8884406 or visit themuni.co.uk.