Two contrasting styles of music are brought together by local singers next month.

West End Folk unites Lothersdale folk and country artist Ellie Gill and Sutton songs-from-the-shows singer Nikki Barrett.

The December 5 concert is already almost sold out and further dates by the pair could be organised.

The charity show is the brainchild of Keighley actor and director Steven Clark.

Steven said guitar-playing Ellie, who grew up on the farm, brought an angelic voice to the Yorkshire Dales.

He said: "Ellie is a true amazing find. She brings a new dimension to the world of folk music."

Nikki began her performing career with Sutton Amateurs and Keighley Playhouse and for the past couple of years has been singing on cruise ships.

She played the lead role in the first UK amateur production of the musical Evita, as well as singing at Evita lyricist Tim Rice's birthday celebrations.

Steven said: "Nikki brings a true sense of West End showbiz to her performances, she is a wonderful performer.

"She has a special talent of being able to make you cry with Les Miserables, make you spellbound with Wicked and make you smile when she belts out Memory."

West End Folk will raise money for local charities as well as Macmillan Cancer Support.

Tickets for the 7.30pm concert cost £6 from 079444 59777 or sclarkproductions@yahoo.co.uk.