PERSHORE teenagers can have their moment under the spotlight, with open mic nights at Pershore Library.

The opportunity for budding poets, rappers, singers and songwriters will take place at the library on the first Tuesday in every month, from 7pm, beginning on February 2.

A spokesman said: "The new platform open mic nights have been set up specifically for young people keen to perform and experiment in front of an audience.

"Each month performers will respond to a theme, connecting with National Trust Croome, through their poetry, lyrics and music; and new talent will share centre stage with established and up and coming Midlands based poets and performers."

The spokesman added: "There's also the opportunity to join a free masterclass with Spoz, top poet and musician on the same day at 5pm in the library."

No booking is needed. Anyone wanting to take part can turn up on the night and sign up to one of the open mic slots, and it will be completely free. Not everyone has to perform to take part.

Cllr Lucy Hodgson, cabinet member for localism and communities said: "It's great to be working in partnership with National Trust Croome on another really valuable project. Platform open mic nights are a great opportunity for enthusiastic young people to not only showcase their talent but also to be inspired by other experienced and up and coming artists. I am sure everyone involved will have a lot of fun".

Rachel Sharpe, Local Partnerships Officer National Trust Croome said: "Platform is a wonderful way to share Croome with a new audience. As a National Trust inspired project, funded by Trust New Art, we will be inviting performers to learn about areas of our work and history to create poems, stories and music inspired by Croome. This is a unique way to share our work and find out what interests people in our stories.

"Working with young artists is central to our work here at Croome being the site of Capability Brown and Robert Adams first commission, it feels fitting that we are working with young poets, musicians and storytellers to continue this tradition".

Chloe Clarke, Worcestershire's 2015 Young Poet Laureate will perform alongside Birmingham based poet Polarbear on Tuesday February 2. On Tuesday March 1, Jasmine Gardosi joins our new Worcestershire Young Poet Laureate 2016, and on April 5, Leon Priestnall and Lauren Williams are booked to perform.