THE 18th Milford Haven Music Festival begins on Saturday, May 4, with the Douglas Rees Memorial Young Opera Singer competition, Sponsored by Fred Rees Garages ŠKODA Haverfordwest, at the town’s St Katharine's Church, at 7pm, with events during the week.

The finalists are: Rhiannon Llewellyn, Soprano; Ellen Williams, Soprano; Dilan Saka, Mezzo-Soprano; Lucy Elston, Soprano; and Rachel Goode, Soprano.

May 11 sees the Royal Wedding singer Elin Manahan Thomas perform alongside the outstanding Dunvant Male Voice Choir.

May 5 sees the Lawns of Jazz at Rathgate, with two student recitals from the Welsh College of Music and Drama on May 7 and 9.

For further information see the Milford Haven musical Festival Facebook page, or contact organiser June Rees on 01646 692206.