GET the diaries out for the date of this year’s Penistone Competitive Music Festival.

This year’s event marks the 40 milestone and will be at Penistone Grammar School on September 27.

There will be classes for singers and musicians. The competition’s vocal section will be open to individuals and choirs.

The festival was founded by Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir and the event reflects that heritage by offering classes for male and female choirs, as well as an open challenge choral class open to male, female and mixed voice choirs.

There are six piano classes and two solo classes in which those who play other instruments get to compete.

The adjudicator is Gareth Green and the closing date for entries is August 16. Entry details from festival secretary Mr J D Wilkinson on 01226 765450.