MORE than 18 real ales will be on offer at Burnley Mechanics during the May Bank Holiday Beer and Music Festival, from Friday May 26 to Sunday May 28.

King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys will provide the main stage music on the Friday at 8pm, while 60s and 70s music will be playing in Oliver's Bar at the venue.

An act called 'Sweet Home Chicago -- Music from The Blues Brothers' will perform at the Mechanics on Saturday, with classic soul music at the free disco in Oliver's.

Sunday will be a little more mellow, with jazz performed by Stormy Weather and Sue Parrish throughout the afternoon in Oliver's Bar.

For tickets to King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys or Sweet Home Chicago, call the ticket office on 01282 664400.