Tuning up for Newport's Proms and Prosecco in the Park

The finishing touches are being put on a classical music festival taking place in Newport this weekend.

Proms and Prosecco in the Park will take place at Chetwynd Deer Park on Saturday afternoon, featuring performances from British soprano Mary-Jess, Downton Abbey songstress and winner of the Chinese X-Factor.

She will be joined by acclaimed tenor Jack Foley and adding a real edge to this year’s line-up is String Infusion, an all-female string quartet known for their acoustic and electric string performances in pop/rock/classical crossover style.

A range of other talented local performers from across the region will also take to the stage including the renowned Newport Male Voice Choir and A Choired Taste from Market Drayton.

Esther Wright, director of the event, said: "We are very excited about the range of talented performers we are bringing to the stage this year. There really is something to suit everyone’s musical taste and we know it’s going to be another truly magical day."

This week has been full of rehearsals, sound checks and stage and lighting installation read for the gates to open a 2pm.

Music will begin at 3pm and finish at about 9pm.

Tickets are still available from fizzfestivals.com

Children under the age of 13 go free.