A FORMER pupil of Skipton Girls High School and now professional musician is staging a mini festival at Skipton Town Hall.

Jen Armstrong, a touring musician whose stage name is Vegan Queen V is collaborating with some of her friends for the festival on Wednesday, November 13.

The event, which is part of Jen's current tour, will include support from fellow musicians, Meghann Clancy, also a former SGHS pupil; The Lost Embers, Nigel Mullaney, and a Joy Workshop from Embsay's Em Colley.

There will also be traders selling handmade gifts and other products, a bar and food.

Jen will be performing songs from her recently released second album, In Dog We Trust.

Tickets for the event, which starts at 6.30pm, are £10; £5 for students/low income, and free for under 16s.

Tickets online at: www.skiptontownhall.co.uk, or in person at the town hall box office.