LEADING Irish soprano Ailish Tynan has been invited to be a guest performer at the Cerne Abbas Music Festival this summer.

The festival sees renowned group The Gaudier Ensemble perform a series of concerts in St Mary’s Church in the village from June 7 to June 10.

Award winning singer Ms Tynan will be at three of the concerts starting on Saturday, June 9 when she will perform Schubert’s Shepherd on the Rock at 3pm. For information visit www.cerneabbasmusicfestival.co.uk