GIFTED students from the area will get a chance to show off their varied talents at the Artrix next week with two exhibitions from NEW College's art and design faculty.

Pupils from NEW College will show off their cinematic masterpieces in the First Student Film and Video Festival on June 13, while the college's musical prodigies will be performing at the venue in The Show in the Word Ever a day later.

Media students will show off their film and video projects and hold a question and answer session after two screenings (3pm and 7pm starts).

Music Technology students will perform a lively mix of differing musical styles in the concert on Wednesday, June 14 (8pm start). The evening feature new songs written and performed by the students.

Both exhibitions are free, with tickets available from the Artrix's box office (01527 577330).